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FAIRFIELD, Conn. – A goal in each half helped the Merrimack College men's soccer team win tits first Northeas Conference (NEC) game against Sacred Heart University. Sophomore forward
Henry Osei scored in the 35
th minute to give the Warriors a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. Play in the second half was even until senior
Sebastian Toro netted a goal in the 76
th minute to give Merrimack a two-goal cushion that they would not let up.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack 2, Sacred Heart 0
Records: Merrimack (3-3-1) | Sacred Heart (1-7)
Location: Park Avenue Field| Fairfield, Conn.
The Summary
- Osei scored his first goal of the season in the 35th minute to put the Warriors up one.
- Merrimack outshot Sacred Heart 10-1 in the first half. This is the largest first half margin in shots on the season for the Warriors.
- In the second half Toro scored his first goal of the season to put Merrimack up two late in the game.
Stats & Figures
- Graduate student goalkeeper Lucas Rezende saved all three shots he faced for his second shutout of the year.
- Sophomore Francesco Dondini had two shots on goal
- The Warriors lead in number of shots 17-9
- Merrimack received two yellow cards late in this afternoon's game.
Up Next
Merrimack concludes their four-game road trip at Boston College on Tuesday, October 1
st. The game is set for 4p.m.
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