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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – A penalty kick scored by senior back
Mirko Nufi in the 31
st minute was all the Merrimack College men's soccer team needed to defeat Saint Francis Brooklyn of Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Warriors stayed perfect in Northeast Conference (NEC) play and moved to 6-3-2 on the season.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack 1, St. Francis Brooklyn 0
Records: Merrimack (6-3-2, 4-0-0 NEC) | St. Francis Brooklyn (5-4-1, 1-3-0 NEC)
Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park | Brooklyn Heights, N.Y.
The Summary
- The Terriers' best scoring opportunity came in the ninth minute when Vicente Gallardo launched a shot towards goalkeeper Lucas Rezende that was saved
- After a foul by Gallardo, Nufi lined up a penalty kick that found the back of the net. The goal was his second of the season.
- The victory combined with Bryant's defeat vaulted the Warriors into sole possession of first place in the NEC. Merrimack boasts 12 points on the season, three more than the second-place Bulldogs
Stats & Figures
- Rezende has one save on his way to his fifth shutout of the season
- The Warriors help the Terrier's to only one shot on goal
- St. Francis Brooklyn lead in corners by the count of 9-3
- Each team received three yellow cards on the afternoon
Up Next
The Warriors take on Saint Francis at home on Sunday, October 20
th. Kickoff will be at 3 p.m.
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