Bulldogs lose double OT heartbreaker vs. Saint Francis U
Final | 1 | 2 | OT | OT2 | T | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bryant (1-8-1, 1-1-1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Saint Francis U (8-6-0, 1-2-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Saint Francis U
Game Statistics | Bryant | Saint Francis U |
---|---|---|
Shots (on goal) | 12 (3) | 15 (8) |
Saves | 7 | 3 |
Fouls | 19 | 14 |
Corner Kicks | 3 | 9 |
Offsides | 1 | 3 |
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's soccer team lost a double-overtime heartbreaker to Saint Francis U 1-0 on Sunday afternoon, dropping their NEC record to 1-1-1.
Game Information
Saint Francis U 1, Bryant 0
Records: Saint Francis U 8-6 (1-2 NEC), Bryant 1-8-2 (1-1-1 NEC)
Location: Loretto, Pa.
Coach Purcell's Comments
"Technically, I don't think it was our best performance, but our desire and effort were excellent again. It's a disappointing loss, to say the least, and I feel for the players. They had worked hard all game and losing in double overtime is never an easy pill to swallow. We'll learn and move on."
Key Moment
- Andres Vega ended the Bulldogs' unbeaten streak when he directed a header past keeper Nick Stewart and ended the match in the 104th minute.
Scoring Summary
- 104th minute – Saint Francis U 1, Bryant 0 – The Red Flash were able to put together a nice counter-attack after a Bryant push, that ended with a Kyle Moerschbacher cross into the box that was headed home by Vega.
Stats/Notes
- The Bulldogs played their third double-overtime game in their last four outings, with this being the first time it ended before the final horn.
- Senior Nick Stewart (South Windsor, Conn.) was again fantastic in goal, recording seven saves.
- Junior Charlie Booth (Concord, Mass.) led the Bulldogs in the shot department, finishing with three on the afternoon.
- Sophomore George Gill (Cork, Munster, Ireland) made just his third start of the season and his first since Sept. 4 against Providence.
Up Next
The Bulldogs return home for the second-to-last time in the regular season, hosting Sacred Heart on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at the Bulldog Soccer Field.