Men's Soccer Wins in Double Overtime

Sept. 2, 2017

KINGSTON, R.I. -

The Providence College men's soccer team came from behind to defeat the University of Rhode Island, 2-1, in double overtime on Saturday night at URI Soccer Complex. Junior Steven Kilday scored the game-winner in the 110^th minute to give the Friars their first victory of 2017.

SCORE
Providence - 2 | Rhode Island - 1

RECORDS
Providence - 1-2-0 | Rhode Island - 1-2-0

VENUE
URI Soccer Complex - Kingston, R.I.

GAME FLOW & NOTES
- With just over three minutes remaining in the first half, URI's Stavros Zarokostas scored his second goal of the season. He played a short corner to Ludvik Benco, got the ball back and placed a one-time shot past Miller.
- Providence's best chance of the first half came early, just 1:52 into the game. Sophomore Alex DaCosta came streaking through the midfield and tried to chip the goalkeeper. Senior goalkeeper Nils Leifhelm was able to keep the Friars off the board with a fingertip save.
- DaCosta ended up scoring the equalizer for Providence with under three minutes remaining in regulation. Liam Wilson played a long ball from the back, which Mac Steeves flicked on. DaCosta was able to pick up the ball and finish into an open net to force overtime.
- With only 10 seconds remaining in the second overtime period, Steven Kilday scored the game-winner. Steeves took a long throw into the box and Kilday was there to head it in at the right post.
- Both DaCosta and Kilday picked up their first goal of the season and second of their careers.
- Steeves recorded two assists in the game. The points mark his first since the 2015 season. He now has 65 total points on his career.
- Providence has played all three goalkeepers on the roster already this season. Miller earned his first start of the season tonight and made five saves in the win.
- This is the second consecutive year that the Friars and Rams went to double overtime. Last year, the Rams came out on top 2-1.

HOW THEY SCORED
1-0 (URI) - 41:19/1^st - Stavros Zarokostas, assisted by Ludvik Benco- Short corner play, resulting in a one-time shot from inside the box
1-1 (PC) - 87:32/2^nd - Alex DaCosta, assisted by Liam Wilson and Mac Steeves- Ball over the top from Wilson, flicked on by Steeves, finished into open net by DaCosta
2-1 (PC) - 109:50/2OT - Steven Kilday, assisted Mac Steeves- Long throw from Steeves, headed in at the right post

GOALKEEPERS
Providence: Colin Miller, 1-0-0: 5 saves, 1 goal against
Rhode Island: Nils Leifhelm, 1-2-0: 7 saves, 2 goals against

STAT COMPARISON
Providence-
Shots: 16
Shots on goal: 9
Corner kicks: 6
Fouls: 13
Saves: 5

Rhode Island-
Shots: 14
Shots on goal: 6
Corner kicks: 7
Fouls: 12
Saves: 7

LOOKING AHEAD
The Friars play their home opener on Monday, Sept. 4 against Bryant University. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m. on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.

For more updates on the Providence men's soccer program, follow the team on Twitter @PCFriarsMSoccer

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Team Stats

Alex DaCosta

Steven Kilday

Mac Steeves

Liam Wilson

Players Mentioned

Alex DaCosta

Steven Kilday

Colin Miller

Mac Steeves

Mac Steeves

Liam Wilson

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