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Ricardo Mitrano_no action shot
Mitrano scored his first collegiate goal on Tuesday night.
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New York U. NYUM (3-4)
4
Winner Merchant Marine USMMA (6-2)
New York U. NYUM
(3-4)
1
Final
4
Merchant Marine USMMA
(6-2)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
New York U. NYUM 1 0 1
Merchant Marine USMMA 0 4 4

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Falls at USMMA

Violets Stumble in Second Half vs. Mariners



The New York University men's soccer team was defeated 4-1 on the road by the United States Merchant Marine Academy on Tuesday night, September 22, in Kings Point, NY.

The Violets (3-4) started off the contest strong, getting a goal from Ricardo Mitrano in the 30th minute, and held their 1-0 advantage until the break. Unfortunately, the Mariners (6-2) scored all four of their goals in the second half to come away with the victory.

"We played very well in the first half," said NYU Head Coach Kim Wyant. "We didn't match their work rate and intensity in the second half, which proved to be critical. Merchant Marine grabbed the game and didn't let go from the moment they scored the equalizer."

USMMA scored its first goal to tie the game at 1-1 in the 50th minute, followed by another in the 72nd to take the 2-1 lead. Dan Weldon of the Mariners scored the game's final two goals in the 75th and 82nd minutes to close out the Violets.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Mitrano's goal, which was assisted by fellow rookie Robert Shellow, was the first of his collegiate career.

- Reigning University Athletic Association (UAA) Defensive Athlete of the Week Lucas Doucette played all 90 minutes in net for NYU. The junior goalkeeper recorded six stops on 10 shots on net.

- Malcolm Montilus led the Violets in opportunities, attempting three total shots and landing two on net.

NYU will return to the pitch for another road contest on Tuesday night, September 29. The Violets travel to Madison, NJ, for a scheduled 7:00 pm game at Drew University.