PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men's soccer team was defeated by Seton Hall, 1-0, on Saturday (Oct. 31) at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. Giacomo Mana scored the lone goal in the 31st minute. Providence moved to 5-6-3 overall and 0-4-2 in BIG EAST play.
RECORDS
Providence (5-6-3, 0-4-2 BIG EAST)
Seton Hall (6-4-6, 3-2-2 BIG EAST)
SCORE
Seton Hall 1 | Providence 0
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
- In the 31st minute, Giacomo Mana gave the Pirates a 1-0 lead off an assist from Til Kauschke.
- Seton Hall held a 7-5 advantage in shots at halftime, while Valentin Kneis (West Chester, Pa.) made two saves in the opening half.
- Kneis added five saves after the break to keep the Friars within one.
- Providence put three shots on goal in the second half, including an attempt by Olumayowa Ajayi (Westbury, NY) in the 86th minute, but could not find the equalizer.
- Vasco Teixeira (Arrentela, Portugal) led the Friars with three shots, including one on goal.
- Kneis finished with seven saves, matching his season high.
GOAL SUMMARY
Seton Hall – 30:46: Giacomo Mana (Til Kauschke)
GOALKEEPERS
Providence – Valentin Kneis – 7 saves, 1 goal allowed
Seton Hall – Devin Armstrong – 4 saves, 0 goals allowed
STAT COMPARISON
Providence
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Shots: 10
Shots on Goal: 4
Corners: 5
Offsides: 1
Fouls: 11
Saves: 7
Yellow Cards: 4
Seton Hall
Goals: 1
Assists: 1
Shots: 17
Shots on Goal: 8
Corners: 7
Offsides: 3
Fouls: 11
Saves: 4
Yellow Cards: 2
UP NEXT…
Providence will host BIG EAST opponent Butler on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I.
For more updates on the Providence men's soccer program, follow the team on X at @PCFriarsMSoccer.
-GO FRIARS!-