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MANCHESTER, N.H. – For the third straight game, a late second half goal propelled the Merrimack College men's soccer team into the winning column, taking down Saint Anselm Tuesday afternoon by a score of 1-0.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack 1, Saint Anselm, 0
Records: Merrimack (9-2-0) | Saint Anselm (0-9-1)
Location: Melucci Field |Manchester, N.H.
How it Happened
- The 17th minute was the first real scoring chance for either side. A long throw-in for the Hawks nearly paid off, as a shot through the scrum inside the 18-yard box snuck through, forcing senior Tyler Packett to make a great diving save to his right to prevent the early score.
- Merrimack nearly broke the scoring plain in the 40th minute. A deep ball in was one-timed by freshman Tola Showunmi, but his shot was just past the left post.
- Right at the end of the half, Merrimack had another near opportunity to score. With the final seconds counting down, the Hawks' defense broke down, allowing for sophomore Filippo Begliardi Ghidini to have a good look; at the last second, a Saint Anselm defender knocked him off the ball and forced his shot to go wide.
- The Warriors pressured through the second half, and nearly scored on a corner; Mirko Nufi rose up in the 60th minute, but was unable to find the back of the net.
- In the 70th, Merrimack threatened once again. After a series of blocked shots, junior Aasmund Joedahl one-timed a shot outside the 18 that curled just over the crossbar.
- Finally, in the 77th minute, the Warriors broke the stalemate. Senior Paul Magazzu made a move to separate himself from a defender inside the 18, and fired a laser that beat the keeper over the top.
Notes and Numbers
- Merrimack's last seven goals have all been scored in the final 45 minutes of the game.
- Tyler Packett and the Warrior defense have now posted six shutout victories; last year's record was nine, and Merrimack still has five games to be played before the Northeast 10 Conference Championship begins.
- Keeper records: W- Tyler Packett (7 Saves, 9-2-0,) // L – Jacob Rostkowski (9 Saves, 0-9-1)
- Shots (SOG): MER – 21 (10) // SAC – 12 (7)
- Corners: MER – 11 // SAC - 7
Up Next:
The Warriors are home Saturday, October 13, as they take on Adelphi at home. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
