Men's Soccer Tops Bentley University, 2-1
HENRIQUE ETGES LEADS WARRIOR'S TO VICTORY OVER BENTLEY ON WEDNESDAY
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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – Junior Henrique Etges (Venancio Aires, Brazil) scored his first goal of the season in the 78th minute, which proved to be the difference in the Merrimack College men's soccer team's, 2-1, win over Bentley University in a Northeast-10 conference game Wednesday night at Martone-Mejail Field.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack 2 Bentley 1
Records: Merrimack (4-1, 2-0) | Bentley (1-3, 0-2)
Location: Martone-Mejail Field | North Andover, Mass.
How It Happened
Bentley started the scoring off when Jordan Bridge received a pass from Nick Hoffman in the 19th minute of play. Merrimack answered soon after when sophomore Augusto Silva (Hudson, Mass.) scored his third career goal, evening the score at one apiece. Sophomore Douglas Searl (Westford, Mass.) collected the assists on Silva's goal.
After intermission, Merrimack kept the momentum of the game on their side. After a foul committed by Bentley, Henrique scored the game winning goal off a free kick that passed by the Bentley's goalkeeper. Bentley had a couple chances to tie the game but was unsuccessful against the Warrior's strong defense.
A Closer Look
- The game winning goal by Henrique was his first collegiate goal of his career.
- Jose Silva (Northborough, Mass.) tallied four saves on the night.
- Bentley outshot Merrimack 14-11.
- Merrimack lead 17-9 in fouls.
- Jonathan Fletcher (Alkapuri, India), Henrique, and Augusto contributed two shots a piece.
Up Next
The Warriors return to action on Saturday, Sept. 21 when they travel to Worcester, Mass. to face the Greyhounds of Assumption College. The game is scheduled for approximately 3 p.m.
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