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Juracic
2
Winner Quinnipiac QUI (2-6-1, 1-1-0 MAAC)
0
Niagara NIAM (1-7-1, 0-1-0 MAAC)
Winner
Quinnipiac QUI
(2-6-1, 1-1-0 MAAC)
2
Final
0
Niagara NIAM
(1-7-1, 0-1-0 MAAC)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Quinnipiac QUI 2 0 2
Niagara NIAM 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Blanked By Quinnipiac In MAAC Opener

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Purple Eagles men's soccer team was blanked by Quinnipiac, 2-0, in its conference opener on Saturday.

Game Summary
Final Score: Quinnipiac 2, Niagara 0
Niagara Goal Scorers: None
In Goal: Steve Casey (0-4-1) 4 Saves, 2 Goals Against
Records: Quinnipiac (2-6-1, 1-1-0 MAAC), Niagara (1-7-1, 0-1-0 MAAC)
Location: Niagara Field – Niagara University, N.Y.
Attendance: 189

Game Recap
  • Though Niagara tried to create offensive chances, the first half of the game was dominated by the Bobcats. Quinnipiac took a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute, scoring directly off a free kick. In the 27th minute, the Bobcats extended their lead, 2-0.
  • The Purple Eagles fared better in the second half, creating chances early with two shots from Luca Pacheco and a shot from Borna Juracic in the first 10 minutes of the half.
  • Niagara continued to create offensive chances, while also shoring up its defense and holding the Bobcats scoreless for the remainder of the game.

Inside the Numbers
  • Casey's tied his season-high in saves with four.
  • Pacheco, Josh Tufino and Matt Lopoyda led the Purple Eagles in shots with two each.
  • Niagara had the advantage in corner kicks, taking nine while Quinnipiac only took four.

Up Next
  • The Purple Eagles face crosstown rival Canisius on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the teams' annual Battle of the Bridge matchup.

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