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Gerberich
1
Robert Morris RMU (0-5)
2
Winner Niagara NIAM (1-4)
Robert Morris RMU
(0-5)
1
Final
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Niagara NIAM
(1-4)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Robert Morris RMU 1 0 1
Niagara NIAM 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Picks Up First Win Of Season Against Robert Morris

ONEONTA, N.Y. – The Niagara men's soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Friday, defeating Robert Morris, 2-1, as part of the Mayor's Cup.

Game Summary
Final Score: Niagara 2, Robert Morris 1
Niagara Goal Scorers: Asante Carroll (2 goals)
Niagara Assists: Zulfikar Karimi
In Goal: Joel Gerberich (5 Saves, 1 Goal Against)
Records: Niagara (1-4), Robert Morris (0-5)
Location: Elmore Field – Oneonta, N.Y.
Attendance: 20

Game Recap
  • Niagara created chances early, with two shots from Karimi and a shot from Luca Pacheco and Josh Tufino in the first 19 minutes of play. Robert Morris, however, got on the board first, with a goal in the 29th minute to take a 1-0 leave over the Purple Eagles.
  • NU held the Colonials off for the remainder of the first half and came out strong in the second half. In the 51st minute, a free kick from Karimi deflected past the keeper and Carroll tapped it into the empty net to tie the game, 1-1.
  • Caroll struck again in the 60th minute, breaking down the left side and finishing by the far post to put the Purple Eagles up, 2-1, on the Colonials.
  • Niagara played strong on defense for the remainder of the game, holding Robert Morris scoreless and coming away with its first win of the season.

Coach's Corner
  • "It's really to get a victory tonight and for our guys to see the results of their efforts," said head coach Bill Boyle. "They deserve this victory and I'm encouraged by the progress we are making."

Inside the Numbers
  • Carroll's two goals are a career-high.
  • Carroll and Karimi led the Purple Eagles with two shots and Carroll's two shots on goal were a team-high.
  • Gerberich's five saves are one short of his season-high (six).

Up Next
  • The Purple Eagles play their final match of the Mayor's Cup tournament on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3:00 p.m. against Hartwick College.

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