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Lawrenceville, NJ
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Photo by: Daniel Boye
Men’s Soccer Falls to Rider in Double Overtime in MAAC Quarterfinal
11/10/2024 5:34:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Pioneers secure best record since 2012
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – The Sacred Heart University men's soccer team dropped its MAAC Quarterfinal match at Rider on Sunday afternoon, 1-0, in double overtime.
Records:
#7 Sacred Heart: 8-6-2 (3-4-2 MAAC)
#2 Rider: 13-4-1 (7-1-1 MAAC)
Top Performers:
David Garcia Gallego: 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
Andrew Hammersley: 2 saves
Of Note:
The Pioneers came off strong in the first half outshooting the Broncs 4-to-3 and 2-to-0 on goal. SHU controlled the ball well in the midfield and saw close opportunities from David Garcia Gallego and Alejo Woelper.
While scoreless, the first half was physical, with 16 fouls and four yellow cards.
The second half saw more equal play as each team saw multiple opportunities that fell short.
Neither team got a shot off in the first 10-minute overtime. The Broncs kicked off the second overtime by maintaining possession as they got two shots off, the second being the game-winning goal in the 101st minute.
The Pioneers wrap up a record-breaking season, completing their first year in the MAAC with their best record since 2012.
Records:
#7 Sacred Heart: 8-6-2 (3-4-2 MAAC)
#2 Rider: 13-4-1 (7-1-1 MAAC)
Top Performers:
David Garcia Gallego: 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
Andrew Hammersley: 2 saves
Of Note:
The Pioneers came off strong in the first half outshooting the Broncs 4-to-3 and 2-to-0 on goal. SHU controlled the ball well in the midfield and saw close opportunities from David Garcia Gallego and Alejo Woelper.
While scoreless, the first half was physical, with 16 fouls and four yellow cards.
The second half saw more equal play as each team saw multiple opportunities that fell short.
Neither team got a shot off in the first 10-minute overtime. The Broncs kicked off the second overtime by maintaining possession as they got two shots off, the second being the game-winning goal in the 101st minute.
The Pioneers wrap up a record-breaking season, completing their first year in the MAAC with their best record since 2012.
Team Stats
SHU
RID
Goals
0
1
Shots
8
10
Shots on Goal
5
3
Saves
2
4
Corners
7
0
Fouls
15
20
Scoring Plays
Cole Sotack (1)
Assisted By: Theo Da Silva
GOAL by RID Sotack, Cole Assist by Da Silva, Theo.
101:18
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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