MSOC: Wildcats Fall in Season Opener 1-0.

Scoring Summary

1st - 43:54 - Charles Mputu (St. Joseph (Conn.))

Game Leaders

SUNY Poly
G: N/A
A: N/A
Sh: 2 Players (#6, #7) - 2
Sv: James D'Alessio - 5
St. Joseph (Conn.)
G: Charles Mputu - 1
A: DeAnte Anderson - 1
Sh: Michael Torres - 5
Sv: Matthew Goebel - 3

Team Stats

SUNY Poly
St. Joseph (Conn.)

Shots (on goal)

6 (3)
17 (7)

Saves

5
3

Fouls

12
15

Corner Kicks

2
6

Offsides

2
0
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MSOC: Wildcats Fall in Season Opener 1-0.
Posted: Sep 01, 2022

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - The Wildcat men's soccer team opened their 2022 season on Thursday night on the road, losing a close game 1-0 to the University of St. Joseph Blue Jays. The lone goal of the game was scored in the closing minutes of the first half, but the Blue Jay's offensive unit had a significant edge in volume shooting that ultimately led to their one goal in the game. The Wildcats are now 0-1 this season. The Blue Jays are 1-0.

 

The lone goal in the game was scored late in the first half by St. Joseph. Charles Mputu found the back of the net on a cleaned-up rebound off of a shot by DeAnte Anderson. The goal was scored at 43:54.

 

NOTABLE STATS:

  • St. Joseph's Charles Mputu scored a goal in the game on the only shot that he took.
  • DeAnte Anderson had an assist in the game.
  • The Blue Jays out-shot the Wildcats 17-6 and had a 7-3 advantage in shots on goal.
  • James D'Alessio made six saves in 90 minutes played for the Wildcats.
  • Edgar Gomez and Payton Bennett each took two shots on goal for Poly.
  • Matthew Goebel earned the win in goal for the Blue Jays. He made three saves.

 

UP NEXT:

The Wildcats will host their home opener on Wednesday night against the Nazareth Golden Eagles. The game is scheduled for a 7:00 PM start at SUNY Poly's Wildcat Field. The game will be streamed live on the SUNY Poly Sports Network (SPSN).

 

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