Jim Stankiewicz
2
Winner Adelphi ADE (10-2-1, 8-1-0)
1
Merrimack MER (9-3-0, 6-3-0)
Winner
Adelphi ADE
(10-2-1, 8-1-0)
2
Final
1
Merrimack MER
(9-3-0, 6-3-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
Adelphi ADE 0 1 1 2
Merrimack MER 0 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Takes First Overtime Loss Saturday

Links: Box Score

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – A goal three minutes into overtime sealed the deal for the Adelphi, as the comeback for the Merrimack College men's soccer team came up just short Saturday night on the turf of Martone-Mejail Field

The Basics
Score: Merrimack 1, Adelphi, 2
Records: Merrimack (9-3-0) | Adelphi (10-2-0)
Location: Martone-Mejail Field |North Andover, Mass.

How it Happened
  • Both teams came out aggressive, with cards being drawn to each side in the opening ten minutes.
  • One of the only true highlights of the first half on a save made by senior Tyler Packett. After a ball was played outside the 18-yard box by the Merrimack defense, a volleyed shot from 20 yards took a deflection. Although it was headed toward the left side of the net, Packett's dive took him in the right direction, and the deflection was tipped away, keeping the game scoreless.
  • The Panthers nearly broke the scoring plain in the 59th minute. A shot from 25 yards off the foot of Paolo Marciano looked to be too high, but a late dive carried the ball just inches over the crossbar.
  • The Panthers broke the scoring plain with just over 14 minutes left in the second half. After a ball played in by Patrick Guier, Tommy Speed slid inside the 18 and flicked a shot up and over Packett for the score.
  • Merrimack nearly answered the goal with scores of its own. Senior Sergio Martinez took a shot from 30 yards out that whistled just past the crossbar; seconds after, sophomore Filippo Begliardi Ghidini rung the post, but couldn't put the ball in the net.
  • The Warriors tied the game with less than five minutes left in the second half. After a loose ball inside the 18, an un-cleared ball was tapped in by freshman Tola Showunmi to level the score.
  • With seven minutes left in overtime, Adelphi took the win. James Thirstino finished a pass inside the box for the third and final goal of the game.
Notes and Numbers
  • This was Merrimack's first overtime loss of the season.
  • This is only the second time the Warriors have lost a game where they beat the opposition in both shots and shots on goal.
  • Keeper records: W- Tyler Packett (2 Saves, 9-3-0,) // L – Matt Apicella (2 Saves, 10-2-1)
  • Shots (SOG): MER – 14 (3) // ADE – 9 (4)
  • Corners: MER – 4 // ADE - 6
 
Up Next:
The Warriors are on the road this Wednesday, October 17, taking on Franklin Pierce. Kick-off at Sodexo Field is set for 7 p.m.
 


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