MEN'S SOCCER FALLS SHORT TO ALBERTUS MAGNUS, 2-1
CHICOPEE, MA, Sept. 18, 2008- Elms College's senior
forward Brian Murca (Chicopee, MA) scored his
team-leading fourth goal of the season, but Albertus Magnus tallied
a goal in each half then held on for a 2-1 win over the Blazers in
Thursday night's non-conference men's soccer game at Leary
Field.
Albertus Magnus improved to 3-2 with the victory, while Elms College dipped to 3-3.
The game stayed even until midway through the first half when Albertus Magnus freshman forward Jamal Howard (West Haven, CT) headed in the game's first goal in the 35th minute off a scramble in front following a corner kick.
The Falcons extended their lead with what would turn out to be the game-winner by freshman forward Mike DaSilva (Stratford, CT) in the 71st minute when he collected a long through-ball from senior midfielder J.J. Torres (Trumbull, CT) and deposited a shot over freshman goalkeeper Ryan Sullivan (Agawam, MA).
Murca cut the Blazers' deficit in half in the 80th minute when he broke by a defender and rocketed a shot past Albertus Magnus junior goalkeeper Gerald O'Connor (Hamden, CT) from 30 yards out.
The Blazers held slim advantages in both shots (15-14) and corner kicks (5-4).
Elms College opens New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) play when it hosts Mitchell College on Saturday, September 20th. Game time at Leary Field is 1:00 pm.