Talabi goal in the 55th minute seals 1-0 win for Bryant in home opener

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -The Bryant University men's soccer team won their season opener 1-0 against Central Connecticut State University on Thursday night.

Senior Abdel Talabi scored in the 55th minute to put the Bulldogs ahead.

Game Information
Bryant 1, CCSU 0
Records: Bryant (1-0), CCSU (0-1)
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)

Coach's comments on the fans and the win...

"Excited for the guys to get the first win in front of a great crowd... As expected, it was a nervy start, but as time passed the team began to settle into the match nicely. It would've been ideal to score a second goal shortly after the first, but defending a crucial moments down the stretch is something that will happen again in the season so this will be valuable experience for us."

Key Moment

• The Black and Gold capitalized on one of their 10 corners in the game to take the lead over CCSU.

Scoring Summary

• 55th minute - Senior Abdel Talabi headed home a corner kick from Inigo Villaldea at the back post.

Notes and Notables

• This marks the first win of head coach Ruben Resendes' career at Bryant.
• The result makes it the first time in a decade that the Bulldogs have won a season opener.
• Talabi's goal was his first this season and second of his career.
• Villaldea's assist was his first of the season and of his career in the Black and Gold.
• Goalkeeper Antreas Hadjigavriel did not have to make a save in his 90 minutes of work.
• Hadjigavriel posted his first career victory as a Bulldog.
• Bryant had 10 total shots in the match and put four of those shots on goal.

Next Up

Bryant makes the trip to Fairfield on Sunday (Aug. 27th) for a 7:00pm non-conference matchup.