PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men's soccer team defeated the Butler Bulldogs, 2-1, on Saturday, Oct. 15 on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I.
SCORE
Providence 2 | Butler 1
RECORDS
Providence 4-4-5 (2-2-3 BIG EAST) | Butler 8-4-1 (3-2-1 BIG EAST)
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
- The Friars grabbed an early lead after
Gil Santos (Parede, Portugal) hit the bottom right corner of the net during a sliding attack in the 8
th minute.
- The Bulldogs responded in the 43
rd minute after a header from Kyle Hagerman for the equalizer.
- Providence attempted six shots in the first half and landed four on goal, six different athletes were credited for the attacks.
-
Ramzi Qawasmy (Lansdale, Pa.) gave the Friars the 2-1 lead early in the second half after converting on a penalty kick in the 53
rd minute.
- Providence added two additional shots in the second half.
- The Bulldogs held a 6-4 corner kick edge over the Friars.
- The Friar defense remained strong against the Bulldogs' eight second half shots, spearheaded by
Rimi Olatunji (Brampton, Ontario).
HOW THEY SCORED
(1-0) – Providence – 07:32/1
st –
Gil Santos scored on a sliding attack in the box off an assist from
Gevork Diarbian (Cranston, R.I.).
(1-1) – Butler – 42:07/1
st – Kyle Hagerman headed the ball to the top left corner of the net after a cross from Rico Hollenkamp
(2-1) – Providence – 52:45/2
nd –
Ramzi Qawasmy converted on a penalty kick to center net after Diarbian was fouled in the box.
GOALKEEPERS
Butler – Gabriel Gjergji– 4 saves, 2 goal allowed
Providence –
Rimi Olatunji – 3 saves, 1 goal allowed
STAT COMPARISON
Butler-
Shots: 15
Shots on goal: 8
Corner kicks: 6
Fouls: 8
Saves: 4
Providence-
Shots: 8
Shots on goal: 6
Corner kicks: 4
Fouls: 10
Saves: 3
WHAT'S NEXT
The Friars will host St. John's University on Wednesday, Oct. 19 on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m.
-GO FRIARS!-