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Lujan
0
Niagara NIAM (2-6-1, 1-1 MAAC)
2
Winner Rider University RID (6-2-1, 1-0-1 MAAC)
Niagara NIAM
(2-6-1, 1-1 MAAC)
0
Final
2
Rider University RID
(6-2-1, 1-0-1 MAAC)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Niagara NIAM 0 0 0
Rider University RID 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Falls At Defending MAAC Champ Rider

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - The Niagara men's soccer team closed out its three-game road trip Saturday afternoon with a tough loss against the Rider Broncs. After a scoreless first half, the Broncs scored two goals in the second half for the win. The Purple Eagles now sit at 2-6-1 on the season after the 2-0 loss to Rider, with an even 1-1-0 record in conference play.
 
Game Summary
  • Final Score: Rider 2, Niagara 0
  • Niagara Goal Scorers: n/a
  • Niagara Assists: n/a
  • In Goal: Steve Casey (2-5-1); 2 GA, 6 SV
  • Records: Niagara (2-6-1, 1-1-0 MAAC), Rider (6-2-1, 1-0-1 MAAC)
  • Location: Ben Cohen Field - Lawrenceville, N.J.
  • Attendance: 310
 
Game Recap
  • Rider's offense contained possession for most of the first half, outshooting Niagara by a total of 14-1 through 45 minutes of play. The Broncs were able to get off five shots in the opening 13 minutes of play, but goalkeeper Steve Casey stopped both that were put on goal.
  • In the 31st minute, the Purple Eagles landed their first shot of the game, a kick set too high by freshman Absalom Solorio Villalpando. The Broncs were able to put on three more shots in the last 15 minutes of the first half; one of which forced a save by Casey.
  • Rider's offense held territory on the ball until the 68th minute. Through the first 22 minutes of the second half, the Broncs scored two goals.
  • In the 53rd minute, the Broncs opened the scoring as Jose Aguinaga sent a forward pass into the middle of the box that was buried by Clement Bourret.
  • Rider doubled the lead in the 68th minute as Elliott Otmani put a high shot far-side around Casey.
  • Casey was able to make another save in the 69th minute, with the Purple Eagles defense holding them to one shot the rest of the game. With six saves in the match, Casey set a season-high in that category.
  • Junior Sergio Lujan gave Niagara their last shot of the game in the 79th minute, one saved by Broncs goalkeeper Ryan Baird.
 
Coaches' Corner
  • Head coach Bill Boyle: "Today we played a very skilled Rider team. We continue to keep learning the hard way that we have to play better on both sides of the ball. Steve Casey was exceptional in the goal, especially in the first half. We can play much better as a team and look forward to improving as MAAC competition continues."
 
Up Next
  • The Purple Eagles head back home to continue conference play against Siena College at Niagara Field, Wednesday afternooon. Last season, Niagara took a tough loss in Loudonville, New York against Siena 2-0.
 
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