Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics
1-6-0, 1-5-0
Central Connecticut State
3-3-1, 3-3-1
Persson's Pair of Goals Leads to Regular-Season Ending Victory for Men's Soccer Over Central Connecticut State
4/12/2021 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
FAIRFIELD, Conn.- The Sacred Heart University men's soccer team ended the regular season on a high note as the Pioneers defeated Central Connecticut State by a final score of 2-0.
Records:
Sacred Heart: (1-6-0, 1-5-0 NEC)
Central Connecticut State: (3-3-1, 3-3-1 NEC)
Top Performers:
Olliver Persson (SHU): 2 goals
Rob Taylor IV (SHU): 1 assist
Lucas Miquel Castrillo (SHU): 1 assist
Goaltenders:
Josh Inkel (SHU): (W, 1-6-0) 3 saves
Jason Dubrovich (CCSU): (L, 3-3-1) 6 saves, 2 goals
Of Note:
- SHU dominated the entire game as they attempted eight shots on goal while holding Central Connecticut State to just three.
- After the first half closed to a scoreless draw, first-year Olliver Persson fired a header at the far post off a free kick from Lucas Miquel Castrillo 49:54 into the game to put SHU ahead 1-0.
- Then in the closing minutes of the second half, Persson would seal the Pioneer victory with a tap-in goal in the open net from a rebound kick by fellow first-year Rob Taylor IV to give the Pioneers the 2-0 victory.
- SHU concludes the regular season with a 1-6 record and a 1-5 conference record.
- Olliver Persson was the leading goal scorer for the Pioneers tallying three goals while Rob Taylor IV led the team in assists with three.
Team Stats
Olliver Persson
Assisted By: Lucas Miquel Castril
header at far post off free kick from
49:54
Olliver Persson
Assisted By: Rob Taylor IV
tapped home rebound at open net at far p
88:07
