
LIU Tops Sacred Heart
9/30/2021 8:24:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Sharks claimed the 2-0 victory on Wednesday
FAIRFIELD, Conn.— The Sacred Heart University men's soccer team was back home on Thursday against Northeast Conference leader Long Island. The Pioneers came up short against the Sharks, 2-0.
Sacred Heart drops to 0-7-3 while LIU improves to 6-2-2.
The Sharks opened up the scoring in the 41st minute as Emil Jaaskelainen scored off the service from Jeremy Guardado and Alan Martinez for the initial lead.
Henry Haferkorn whipped in a goal off a corner kick from Javier Rehberger at 54:51 to give LIU a two-goal cushion.
The Pioneers took 10 shots and placed three on target, while the Sharks tallied 14 with 10 on goal.
Matheus Dias Donascimento, Grady Kozak and Etienne Murugarren attempted one shot apiece.
LIU led in corner opportunities, 7-4.
Up next, Sacred Heart welcomes Saint Francis to Park Ave. Field on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Team Stats
LIU
SHU
Goals
2
0
Shots
14
10
Shots on Goal
10
3
Saves
3
8
Corners
7
4
Fouls
13
16
Scoring Plays

Emil Jaaskelainen (4)
Assisted By: Jeremy Guardado , Alan Martinez
GOAL by LIU Jaaskelainen, Emil Assist by Guardado, Jeremy and Martinez, Alan.
41:56

Henry Haferkorn (1)
Assisted By: Javier Rehberger
GOAL by LIU Haferkorn, Henry Assist by Rehberger, Javier.
54:51
Game Leaders
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