ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The RIT men's soccer team fell to No. 4-ranked St. Lawrence, 2-0, Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers outshot the Saints, 10-4, and held a 9-2 advantage in corner kicks, but two goals in a 22-second span midway through the second half proved to be the difference.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- RIT controlled much of the play during a scoreless opening half, holding a 5-1 edge in shots through the first 45 minutes.
- Junior forward Robin Giesing put the Tigers' first shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the Saints goalkeeper made the save.
- In the second half, senior midfielder Daniel Sucato nearly gave RIT the lead in the 65th minute when his shot struck the crossbar.
- Sophomore outside back Tony Shin tested the St. Lawrence goalkeeper three minutes later as the Tigers continued to apply pressure in the attacking third.
- St. Lawrence broke through in the 70th minute when Kyle Reddish converted off a corner kick to give the undefeated Saints a 1-0 lead.
- Just 22 seconds later, Baker Diaz scored to extend the advantage to 2-0.
- Graduate-student forward Micah Cornfield recorded a shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the Saints held on for the shutout victory.
GAME NOTES
- Giesing, Cornfield, and sophomore outside back Tony Shin each recorded a shot on goal for the Tigers.
- RIT junior goalkeeper Kristian Dobbek played the full 90 minutes in goal for the Tigers.
- The Tigers finished with advantages in both shots (10-4) and corner kicks (9-2).
WHAT'S NEXT
RIT returns to action this Wednesday (Oct. 21) with a road match at Ithaca scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
