Men’s Soccer Bested by Albertus 2-0

NEW HAVEN, CT: The Rivier men's soccer team fell this after afternoon to conference opponent Albertus Magnus in New Haven, CT.  

THE BASICS:

- Date: 9/17/22

- Score: Albertus 2, Rivier 0

- Records: Albertus (4-1-2, 2-0-1 GNAC), Rivier (2-2-1, 0-2 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Falcons scored one goal in each half. Kelvin Cortez opened up the scoring in the 23^rd minute to give his team the 1-0 lead.

- Liam O'Brien would tack on the final goal in the second half at the 63-minute mark. Cortez would be credited with the assists giving him one goal and one assist on the day.

- Dominic Cunha (Peabody, MA) suffered the loss after making seven saves in net for the Raiders. Davis Lucero was perfect in net, saving all seven shots he faced.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shots: Albertus 19, Rivier 11

-  Saves: Rivier 7, Albertus 7

-  Corner Kicks: Albertus 15, Rivier 2

UP NEXT:

- Rivier men's soccer will be back in action Wednesday when Westfield State visits Joanne Merrill Field for a 7 pm game.

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