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Providence College Athletics
Saturday, October 27
Providence, R.I.
1:00 P.M.
Providence College
8-6-2 (5-2-1BE)
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Villanova
6-8-2 (1-6-1BE)
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Villanova
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Providence College
0
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DePerro’s Overtime Goal Lifts Men’s Soccer Over Villanova
10/27/2018 3:31:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DePerro scored in the 94th minute of play to bring the Friars to victory.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men's soccer team defeated the Villanova University Wildcats, 1-0 in overtime, on Saturday, Oct. 27 on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.
SCORE
Providence – 1 | Villanova – 0
RECORDS
Providence – 8-6-2 (5-2-1 BE) | Villanova – 6-8-2 (1-6-1 BE)
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
- Villanova had the wind at its back in the opening 45 minutes. The Wildcats took advantage, outshooting Providence 6-2 in the half.
- Zach Zandi was the only player for either team to record a shot on frame in the first half. His strike in the 38th minute was saved easily by Colin Miller (Bel Air, Md.).
- Providence outshot Villanova 11-1 in the second half. The Friars controlled possession and managed multiple chances.
- Despite the plethora of chances, Tiago Mendonca (Faro, Portugal) was the only one able to get a shot on frame.
- Villanova had the wind to begin the overtime period, but Providence continued pressuring. Mendonca played a ball out wide to Christopher Roman (South Glastonbury, Conn.). He then delivered a cross into the box that Matt DePerro (Baldwinsville, N.Y.) volleyed it past Carson Williams.
- The goal came at the 93:51 mark and was DePerro's second of the season. Both of his goals have been game-winners.
- The assist was Roman's first-career point. He played a season-high 59 minutes in today's match.
- Miller had to make just one save in his seventh shutout of the season. Five of the shutouts have come in BIG EAST play.
- Providence has now played six overtime games this season. The Friars hold a 3-1-2 record in extra time.
HOW THEY SCORED
1-0 (Providence) – 93:51/OT – Matt DePerro (Roman) – Cross from the right side in for a volley
GOALKEEPERS
Providence: Colin Miller, 8-6-2: 1 save, 0 goals against
Villanova: Carson Williams, 6-8-2: 1 save, 1 goal against
STAT COMPARISON
Providence-
Shots: 14
Shots on goal: 2
Corner kicks: 3
Fouls: 9
Saves: 1
Villanova-
Shots: 7
Shots on goal: 1
Corner kicks: 2
Fouls: 10
Saves: 1
LOOKING AHEAD
The Friars travel to St. John's for the regular season finale on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. at Belson Stadium.
For more updates on the Providence men's soccer program, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram @PCFriarsMSoccer
- GO FRIARS -
SCORE
Providence – 1 | Villanova – 0
RECORDS
Providence – 8-6-2 (5-2-1 BE) | Villanova – 6-8-2 (1-6-1 BE)
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
- Villanova had the wind at its back in the opening 45 minutes. The Wildcats took advantage, outshooting Providence 6-2 in the half.
- Zach Zandi was the only player for either team to record a shot on frame in the first half. His strike in the 38th minute was saved easily by Colin Miller (Bel Air, Md.).
- Providence outshot Villanova 11-1 in the second half. The Friars controlled possession and managed multiple chances.
- Despite the plethora of chances, Tiago Mendonca (Faro, Portugal) was the only one able to get a shot on frame.
- Villanova had the wind to begin the overtime period, but Providence continued pressuring. Mendonca played a ball out wide to Christopher Roman (South Glastonbury, Conn.). He then delivered a cross into the box that Matt DePerro (Baldwinsville, N.Y.) volleyed it past Carson Williams.
- The goal came at the 93:51 mark and was DePerro's second of the season. Both of his goals have been game-winners.
- The assist was Roman's first-career point. He played a season-high 59 minutes in today's match.
- Miller had to make just one save in his seventh shutout of the season. Five of the shutouts have come in BIG EAST play.
- Providence has now played six overtime games this season. The Friars hold a 3-1-2 record in extra time.
HOW THEY SCORED
1-0 (Providence) – 93:51/OT – Matt DePerro (Roman) – Cross from the right side in for a volley
GOALKEEPERS
Providence: Colin Miller, 8-6-2: 1 save, 0 goals against
Villanova: Carson Williams, 6-8-2: 1 save, 1 goal against
STAT COMPARISON
Providence-
Shots: 14
Shots on goal: 2
Corner kicks: 3
Fouls: 9
Saves: 1
Villanova-
Shots: 7
Shots on goal: 1
Corner kicks: 2
Fouls: 10
Saves: 1
LOOKING AHEAD
The Friars travel to St. John's for the regular season finale on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. at Belson Stadium.
For more updates on the Providence men's soccer program, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram @PCFriarsMSoccer
- GO FRIARS -
Team Stats
VUCATS
PC
Goals
0
1
Shots
7
14
Shots on Goal
1
2
Saves
1
1
Corners
2
3
Fouls
10
9
Scoring Plays
DEPERRO, Matt (2)
Assisted By: ROMAN, Chistopher
Cross from the right side for a volley
93:51
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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