NYU 2 USMMA 1 (OT)The New York Univeristy men's soccer team defeated the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in a 2-1 overtime contest at Gaelic Park in Riverdale, NY, on Tuesday night, September 23.
Petter Aasa scored the game-winning goal, his first of the season, in the 100th minute on a penalty kick, with a shot to the left post.
Nicolas Notaro was fouled in the box by a Mariner to force the free kick.
NYU (7-1-0) opened the scoring in the first half when
Tommy Walters netted his first-career goal in the 41st minute. Walters received a crossing pass from Aasa to beat the USMMA (5-3-1) backline for the 1-0 lead. The Mariners tied up the contest in the 80th minute on Gavin Yingling's goal from a crossing pass in front.
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Lucas Doucette recorded a season-high seven saves on the night to improve to 4-1 on the year
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Bryan Walsh led the team with three shots, followed by Aasa (2), and
Richie Cornell (2) and
Reece Barton (2)
The Violets return to the pitch on Tuesday, September 30, when they host Farmingdale State College at Gaelic Park for a scheduled 7 pm kick-off.
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