PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men's soccer team fell to the Franklin Pierce Ravens, 2-1, on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. The Friars moved to 4-4-1 overall on the season.
Adam Riis (Hellerup, Denmark) scored his first career goal in the 64
th minute.
SCORE
Providence – 1
Franklin Pierce – 2
RECORDS
Providence – 4-4-1 (3-3-1 BIG EAST)
Franklin Pierce – 3-0-0
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
-The Ravens opened up scoring in the 8
th minute of play. From 20 yards out, Pedro Juan Vicente found the back of the net to give Franklin Pierce an early 1-0 lead.
-Marco Perez shot a dagger to the bottom left of the net in the 35th minute. Keeper
Rimi Olatunji (Brampton, Ontario) made the diving save to hold the Ravens lead at one.
- Franklin Pierce controlled the first half with their speed and defense. They did not allow the Friars to record a shot in the first 45 minutes of action. The Ravens took four shots in the first half with three being on goal.
-The Friars held the advantage in corner kicks, 4-3.
-Providence goalie
Lukas Burns (Cinnaminson, N.J.) made his collegiate debut starting in net for the second half.
- The Ravens struck first in the second half to extend their lead, 2-0. Aaron Artes travelled up the far side and crossed the ball to Miguel Angel Pastor Guiterrez. In the box, Guiterrez tipped the ball past Burns for the goal.
-Riis put the Friars on the board in the 64
th minute of play. After a great attempt by
Luis Garcia (Gran Canaria, Spain) off a free kick, Riis found the rebound where he scored. Ravens held the lead, 2-1.
-Nine yellow cards were handed out in 90 minutes of play. The Friars received six while the Ravens were given three. Franklin Pierce edged Providence in shots, 11-4.
HOW THEY SCORED
1-0 (FP) – 7:06/1
st – Pedro Juan Vicente – Vicente scored from 20-yards out in the lower left of the net.
2-0 (FP) – 48:31/2
nd – Miguel Angel Pastor Gutierrez (Artes) – Artes crossed the ball into the box where Gutierrez converted with is left foot in the lower right of the net.
2-1 (PC) – 63:35/2
nd –
Adam Riis – Riis headed the ball into the net off Raven's goalie deflection.
GOALKEEPERS
Providence:
Rimi Olatunji (4-4-1), 2 saves, 1 goal against,
Lukas Burns (0-0-0), 2 saves, 1 goal against
Franklin Pierce: Kosta Maniatis (3-0-0), 2 saves, 1 goal against
STAT COMPARISON
Providence-
Shots: 4
Shots on goal: 3
Corner kicks: 6
Fouls: 15
Saves: 4
Franklin Pierce-
Shots: 11
Shots on goal: 6
Corner kicks: 4
Fouls:12
Saves: 2
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