No. 6 Men's Soccer Falls to Bentley

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WALTHAM, Mass. – The No. 6 men's soccer team fell to Bentley on the road Wednesday, September 19, by a score of 2-1. It was the first loss of the season for the Warriors.

The Basics
Score: Merrimack 1, Bentley, 2
Records: Merrimack (4-1-0) | Bentley  (3-2-1)
Location: Bentley Field | Waltham, Mass.

How it Happened

• Bentley immediately attacked the Warriors, throwing a shot that was deflected out in the first 45 seconds of the game.
• The ensuing corner kick for the Falcons resulted in a goal. A ball bending away from the net off the foot of Connor Mote found the head of Adam Watkins, who gave the home team a 1-0 lead.
• Just over 10 minutes later, Merrimack had a great opportunity to score the equalizer. After a Warrior was taken down inside the 18, junior Aasmund Joedahl's penalty kick was saved by Bentley keeper David Price.
• Only three more shots were taken combined from both teams before the halftime whistle blew.
• Merrimack came out in the second half with a relit fire, throwing two shots on the first ten minutes.
• The best opportunity came early in the second d half, when a ball crossed in to senior Lars Sund just missed the near post.
• Bentley countered, and doubled their lead ensuing the opportunity. Nick Halliday netted the second when a through ball left his with just the goalkeeper to beat.
• The Warriors fought back, and in the 73^rd minute, were rewarded. A deep set piece from Sund was timed inside the six by junior Mirko Nufi, who outjumped the goalie and cut the lead in half.
• The Warriors put two more shots on frame, but couldn't get the equalizer before the final buzzer.

Notes and Numbers

• Merrimack outshot the Bentley 13-7, putting six on frame.
• Bentley's David Price was the hero, making five huge saves in the back half of the game.
• The first loss of the season for the Warriors didn't show on paper; they led in shots (13-7), SOG (6-3), and corners (4-1).
• Keeper records: L- Tyler Packett (1 Save, 4-1-0,) // W- David Price (5 Saves, 3-2-1)
• Shots (SOG): MER – 13 (6) // BEN – 6 (3)
• Corners: MER – 4 // BEN - 1

 
Up Next:

The Warriors return to action this Saturday, September 22, at American International. Game time in Springfield, Massachusetts, is slated for 5 p.m.