Tuesday, September 20
Newark, NJ
7:00 PM
Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics
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Photo by: THOM KENDALL FOR UMASS ATHLETICS
Sacred Heart Falls 2-0 at NJIT
9/20/2022 9:40:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Pioneers open NEC schedule on Sunday.
NEWARK, N.J.— The Sacred Heart University men's soccer team made a valiant effort, but fell to NJIT, 2-0, on Tuesday.
After a scoreless first half, Hugo Tavares notched NJIT's first goal off the assist from Jordi Navio Sanchez and Maximus Barboto in the 57th minute. The Highlanders extended the lead to 2-0 after Sergio Martinez Cubel found Goncalo Franco at the net in the 60th minute.
Lucas Miquel Castrillo had a season-high five shots with one on target.
The Pioneers had some good looks as they led in shots, 13-12, and 4-3 on goal. The Highlanders had the advantage in corner kicks, 7-3.
Sacred Heart begins conference play against Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Park Ave Field.
After a scoreless first half, Hugo Tavares notched NJIT's first goal off the assist from Jordi Navio Sanchez and Maximus Barboto in the 57th minute. The Highlanders extended the lead to 2-0 after Sergio Martinez Cubel found Goncalo Franco at the net in the 60th minute.
Lucas Miquel Castrillo had a season-high five shots with one on target.
The Pioneers had some good looks as they led in shots, 13-12, and 4-3 on goal. The Highlanders had the advantage in corner kicks, 7-3.
Sacred Heart begins conference play against Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Park Ave Field.
Team Stats
SHU
NJIT
Goals
0
2
Shots
13
12
Shots on Goal
4
3
Saves
1
4
Corners
3
7
Fouls
14
13
Scoring Plays
Hugo Tavares (1)
Assisted By: Jordi Navio Sanchez , Maximus Barboto
GOAL by NJIT Tavares, Hugo Assist by Navio Sanchez, Jordi and Barboto, Maximus.
57:53
Goncalo Franco (3)
Assisted By: Sergio Martinez Cubel
GOAL by NJIT Franco, Goncalo Assist by Martinez Cubel, Sergio.
60:54
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
Midfield
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