JERSEY CITY, N.J. – A four-goal first half put the Niagara University men's soccer team in a bind on Saturday afternoon. Saint Peter's struck early and often en route to a 4-1 victory.
 
Match Moments

• 16' – Matt Krucko-Moeller earned a pair of corner kicks following a deflected Dylan Avila header. Both balls were played in but neither resulted in a shot on net.
• 40' – Avila got the team's first shot on net with another header that was saved.
• 50' – For the third time, an Avila header attempt led to a corner for Niagara.
• 67' – The best sequence for Niagara came in an eight minute span that concluded with a shot by Hector Solorio Villalpando that was turned aside. Niagara retained possession to get three shots and two corners off.
• 87' – Mbongeni Tshuma finally got Niagara on the board after he reeled in a rebound from a blocked Luca Pacheco attempt and hammered it home.

 
Coach's Corner

• Head coach Bill Boyle: "This is a very difficult place to play. We have to follow our game plan better, but we just figured it out too late. Every game is a must win now, but we feel confident we will get players healthy and be ready for that challenge."

 
Up Next

• Niagara has a full week off before hosting the Manhattan Jaspers on Saturday, Oct. 20. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.

 
 
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