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at Rutgers
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Providence College Athletics
Saturday, September 29
Providence, R.I.
1:00 P.M.
Providence College
5-4-1 (2-1-0BE)
2
vs
0
Xavier
3-2-4 (1-1-1BE)
1
2
F
Xavier
0
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0
Providence College
0
2
2
Men’s Soccer Defeats #22 Xavier
9/29/2018 3:32:00 PM | Men's Soccer
The Friars scored two second-half goals in the win.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men's soccer team shutout #22 Xavier University, 2-0, on Saturday (Sept. 29) on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.
SCORE
Providence – 2 | Xavier – 0
RECORDS
Providence – 5-4-1 (2-1-0 BE) | Xavier – 3-2-4 (1-1-1 BE)
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
- Shots were 4-3 in favor of the Musketeers after the first half. The Friars' best chance of the half came in the first minute of play. Joao Serrano (Evora, Portugal) was over the ball for a free kick just outside the box, but his attempt sailed high.
- Serrano redeemed himself with a beautiful free kick in the 68th minute. His shot from the top of the box curled around the wall and past Zachary Nelson to give the Friars a 1-0 lead.
- Danny Griffin (Wethersfield, Conn.) provided an insurance goal for Providence in the 89th minute. Gil Santos (Parede, Portugal) won the footrace to a through ball and played it across the field to the feet of Griffin. He pushed it past his defender and slotted it into the far post.
- Santos' assist was the first of his career.
- Colin Miller (Bel Air, Md.) made two saves in the game. He recorded his third shutout of the season and 16th of his career.
- Providence has now knocked off two top-25 opponents this season.
HOW THEY SCORED
1-0 (Providence) – 67:21/1st – Joao Serrano – Free kick from just outside the box
2-0 (Providence) – 88:14/2nd – Danny Griffin, assisted by Gil Santos – Counter attack goal
GOALKEEPERS
Providence: Colin Miller, 5-4-1: 2 saves, 0 goals against
Xavier: Zachary Nelson, 3-2-4: 3 saves, 2 goals against
STAT COMPARISON
Providence-
Shots: 10
Shots on goal: 5
Corner kicks: 6
Fouls: 13
Saves: 3
Xavier-
Shots: 10
Shots on goal: 3
Corner kicks: 9
Fouls: 12
Saves: 3
LOOKING AHEAD
The Friars remain at home for a Tuesday, Oct. 2 match-up with Connecticut. Kick-off is at 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 and Instagram @PCFriarsMSoccer
- GO FRIARS -
SCORE
Providence – 2 | Xavier – 0
RECORDS
Providence – 5-4-1 (2-1-0 BE) | Xavier – 3-2-4 (1-1-1 BE)
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
- Shots were 4-3 in favor of the Musketeers after the first half. The Friars' best chance of the half came in the first minute of play. Joao Serrano (Evora, Portugal) was over the ball for a free kick just outside the box, but his attempt sailed high.
- Serrano redeemed himself with a beautiful free kick in the 68th minute. His shot from the top of the box curled around the wall and past Zachary Nelson to give the Friars a 1-0 lead.
- Danny Griffin (Wethersfield, Conn.) provided an insurance goal for Providence in the 89th minute. Gil Santos (Parede, Portugal) won the footrace to a through ball and played it across the field to the feet of Griffin. He pushed it past his defender and slotted it into the far post.
- Santos' assist was the first of his career.
- Colin Miller (Bel Air, Md.) made two saves in the game. He recorded his third shutout of the season and 16th of his career.
- Providence has now knocked off two top-25 opponents this season.
HOW THEY SCORED
1-0 (Providence) – 67:21/1st – Joao Serrano – Free kick from just outside the box
2-0 (Providence) – 88:14/2nd – Danny Griffin, assisted by Gil Santos – Counter attack goal
GOALKEEPERS
Providence: Colin Miller, 5-4-1: 2 saves, 0 goals against
Xavier: Zachary Nelson, 3-2-4: 3 saves, 2 goals against
STAT COMPARISON
Providence-
Shots: 10
Shots on goal: 5
Corner kicks: 6
Fouls: 13
Saves: 3
Xavier-
Shots: 10
Shots on goal: 3
Corner kicks: 9
Fouls: 12
Saves: 3
LOOKING AHEAD
The Friars remain at home for a Tuesday, Oct. 2 match-up with Connecticut. Kick-off is at 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 and Instagram @PCFriarsMSoccer
- GO FRIARS -
Team Stats
XU
PC
Goals
0
2
Shots
10
10
Shots on Goal
3
5
Saves
3
3
Corners
9
6
Fouls
12
13
Scoring Plays
SERRANO, Joao (1)
free kick from just outside the box
67:21
GRIFFIN, Danny (1)
Assisted By: SANTOS, Gil
Counter attack goal in transition
88:14
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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