Men’s Soccer Finishes Non-Conference Play with Tie at Boston College

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NEWTON, Mass. – The Merrimack College men's soccer program battled to a blank-score with their in state foe Boston College.  With the tie, the Warriors move to 3-3-2 on the season as they head full speed into Northeast Conference (NEC) play later in the week.

The Basics
Score: Merrimack 0, Boston College 0
Records: Merrimack (3-3-2) | Boston College (5-2-2)
Location: Newton Soccer Field | Newton, Mass.

The Summary

• The Warriors best scoring opportunity of the first half came in the 43^rd minute after a foul was committed by BC.  Senior Sebastian Toro had a free kick go off the crossbar and out of bounds
• Grad student Lucas Rezende had five first half saves to keep Merrimack in the game.
• In the 73^rd minute Merrimack freshman Marc Torrellas ripped a corner into the box that was headed high by senior Mirko Nufi
• In the final minute of regulation sophomore Gianluca Arlotti fired a cross to senior Aasmund Joedahl who headed the ball over the crossbar  
• The Warriors outshot the Eagles 5-3 in overtime, but failed to find the back of the net

 
Stats & Figures

• Rezende had five saves on the night on the way to his 20^th shutout of his career
• Junior Filippo Begliardi Ghidini and sophomore Henry Osei each had a shot on goal for the Warriors
• BC lead in corners by the count of 11-6
• Merrimack lead in fouls 17-12

Up Next
Merrimack will play Robert Morris in its first Northeast Conference (NEC) home game on Friday.  Kickoff is set for 1p.m.