NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.– The Merrimack College Men's soccer team drew a 1-1 tie on Saturday evening against the Marist University Red Foxes at Martone-Mejail Field.
Score: Merrimack:
1, Marist: 1
Records: Merrimack (4-6-3), (2-3-2), Marist (6-3-3), (2-3-1)
How It Happened
The Red Foxes jumped out to a lead after a goal at the 26 minute mark. 14 minutes later,
Theom Samba subbed into the game and immediately scored on a breakaway goal to level things up. Both teams went back on the attack in the second half but stellar defense from each side kept it knotted up. A total of five yellow cards in the second half gave each team opportunities, but neither were able to capitalize.
Stats and Facts
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Theom Samba led the team with his second goal of the season
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Herman Rugland tallied a shot on goal
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Nelton Semedo made 5 saves
Up Next
The Warriors are back in action next Saturday to face the Gaels of Iona University. Kick off in New Rochelle is at 1pm.
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