Bryant drops 2-0 decision at hands of Delaware

NEWARK, DEL. – In a game in which the Bryant University men's soccer team was only held to two shots on goal, Delaware was able to take advantage, putting five on frame and two in the net in a 2-0 victory over the Bulldogs Monday night in Newark, Del.

Game Information

Delaware 2, Bryant 0

Records: Delaware 1-0, Bryant 0-2

Location: Newark, Del.

Coach Purcell's Comments

"After the penalty, I thought we responded well. I thought the first half was very balanced, they were more technical than UMBC and it was a lot different for us. Then in the second half, I think we came out a little sleepy and they were able to convert the cross. Everybody played so we were able to see everyone play a little bit. Individually I thought we did a lot of things well. Defensively in the midfield I think we have to tighten up and we'll be okay."

Key Moment

• Delaware was able to snag a penalty kick early in the match after an even first 15 minutes and convert, swinging the momentum in the home team's favor and setting them up for a win.

Scoring Summary 

• 17^th minute – Delaware 1, Bryant 0 – The Blue Hens were given a penalty kick early in the match and Thibault Philippe was able to slot it home to give Delaware the lead.
• 56^th minute – Delaware 2, Bryant 0 – John Schroeder played a ball into the box, where the foot of Chad Poarch was waiting to put it in the back of the net and double Delaware's lead.

Stats/Notes 

• Senior Alexander Wrona (Burlington, Conn.) already has half the amount of shots on goal that he had all of last season.
• Six different Bulldogs recorded shots, with Wrona and sophomore Victor Rey (Lincoln, R.I.) putting balls on frame.
• The Bulldogs defense held Delaware to just one shot in the first 16:48.
• Bryant cut their foul count down by more than half, from 23 to 10.
• No position player played all 90 minutes in the game for Bryant, with junior Charlie Booth (Concord, Mass.) playing the most at 86.

Up Next

The Bulldogs open up their 2017 home slate against Brown on Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at the Bulldog Soccer Field.