PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men's soccer team defeated Loyola University Maryland, 3-1 on Friday September 10
th at Chapey Field. Sophomore forward
Brendan McSorley (Randolph, N.J.) scored twice for the Friars.
Providence – 3
Loyola University Maryland –1
RECORDS
Providence – 3-1-1
Loyola University Maryland – 1-2-1
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium, Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
- The Friars opened the scoring in the first half, Christopher Roman (Glastonburry, Conn.) put a shot past the keeper from the top of the box off a great lead by Thomas Tulgar (Bergenfield, N.J.) and Kevin Vang (Cranston, R.I.).
- Lukas Burns had two saves in the first half.
- Each team had two shots in the first half.
- Brendan McSorley opened the second half scoring for the Friars off a cross.
- Minutes later, McSorley scored another goal for the Friars to extend their lead to three.
- With less than two minutes left to play in regulation, Loc San opened the scoring for the Greyhounds.
HOW THEY SCORED
1-0 (Providence) – 34:35/1
st –
Christopher Roman fired a shot in a one-on-one with the keeper at the penalty mark, assisted by a great combination between Thomas Tuglar and
Kevin Vang.
2-0 (Providence) 58:04/2
nd –
Brendan McSorley scored off a cross fueled by a counterattack. He was assisted by
Gevork Diarbian (Cranston, R.I.) and
Christopher Roman.
3-0 (Providence) 65:38/2
nd Brendan McSorley scored on a second chance for the Friars in the box, he was assisted by
Miguel Candela (Caceres, Spain).
3-1 (Loyola) 88:45/2
nd – Loc San scored a volley, assisted by Kevin Medrano.
GOALKEEPERS
Providence – Lukas Burns - 3 saves, 0 goals allowed
Rimi Olatunji- 0 saves, 1 goal allowed
Loyola - Alex Bobocea – 2 saves, 3 goals allowed
STAT COMPARISON
Providence-
Shots: 9
Shots on goal: 5
Corner kicks: 8
Fouls: 13
Saves: 3
Loyola University Maryland-
Shots: 5
Shots on goal: 4
Corner kicks: 6
Fouls: 15
Saves: 2
LOOKING AHEAD
The Friars will return to action on Saturday, Sep. 18 at 7 p.m. in South Orange, N.J. against Seton Hall.
-GO FRIARS-