Syracuse, N.Y. – The Le Moyne College men's soccer team continued its early success as they defeated SUNY Polytechnic 2-0 on Sunday.
Le Moyne (2-0-0)
Starters: Dupell (GK), Kreuzpaintner, Patone, Michitti, Karbownik, Krzeminski, Allport, Pagano, Ferrer, Huss, Weisser
SUNY Polytechnic (0-0-0)
Starters: Barth (GK), Dabre, Harizi, James, Frisbie, Jerome, Cole, Champion, Sprenger, Oppong Asare, Bevevino
Recap:
Le Moyne opened the first half assertively, taking a 1-0 lead in the 5
th minute with a goal from sophomore defender
Louis Weisser (Bremen, Germany/Gymnasium Horn), assisted by graduate student midfielder
Antonino Pagano (Manlius, N.Y./Fayetteville-Manlius/Syracuse/Coastal Carolina).
SUNY Poly's Tyler Barth made several critical saves, including stopping shots from junior midfielder
Giuliano Michitti (Binghamton, N.Y./Binghamton) and junior forward
Rhys Allport (Wirral, England/Reaseheath), keeping the game within reach. However, Le Moyne extended its lead just before halftime, with Weisser netting his second goal in the 45
th minute, assisted by redshirt senior midfielder
Jackson Card (McGraw, N.Y./McGraw) and Pagano, ending the half 2-0.
Le Moyne maintained its lead throughout the second half, ultimately securing a 2-0 victory over SUNY Poly. Despite several attempts, SUNY Poly's Marcus Cole was unable to convert opportunities, including a shot in the 47
th minute that was saved by Le Moyne redshirt sophomore goalkeeper
Scott Borden (Winter Springs, Fla./Florida Virtual School). SUNY Poly's goalkeeper, Zack Bruder, made crucial saves, including a penalty kick from Pagano in the 78
th minute.
'Phin Highlights:
Weisser led Le Moyne with two goals, including the game-winner, converting both of his shots on goal. Pagano contributed significantly with two assists and also managed three total shots, one of which was on goal. Card added an assist while taking two shots during the match. In goal, Borden recorded one save across 45 minutes to help secure the clean sheet.
What's Next:
The next challenge for Le Moyne is a matchup against Colgate University on Thursday, Aug. 27. As the away team, the Dolphins will travel to Hamilton, N.Y., for this non-conference game. The action is set to begin at 7 p.m.
