Burlington, Vt. - The Stony Brook men's soccer team (5-3-2, 0-1 AE) took a 1-0 lead into the final minute of regulation in its conference opener before giving up a 90th minute penalty kick and losing in overtime at Vermont (9-2-1, 1-0), 2-1.
Anatol's Reaction
"Our performance today was outstanding," said head coach
Ryan Anatol. "We defended well, were dangerous in the the attack, scored a great goal and managed the game really well after taking the lead. Unfortunately, a penalty kick with 45 seconds left in the game changed the match and denied us three points. I am disappointed for the players that they didn't get the reward today but they are a resilient group and will be ready for our next opportunity."
HighlightsÂ
- Junior Vince Erdei (Budapest, Hungary) struck for his fifth goal of the season to give the Seawolves a 1-0 lead in the 74th minute. Junior Danny Espinoza (East Meadow, N.Y.)Â set up the goal with an accurate cross for his first assist of the season.
- The Stony Brook defense held strong until the final moments of the match. The referee awarded the Catamounts a penalty kick with 47 seconds remaining and Loftur Eriksson buried it to tie the match at 1-1.
- Vermont's Brian Wright ended the match in the second overtime period when he redirected a cross into the Stony Brook goal for his seventh goal of the season.
Notes
- Vermont held a 13-3 edge in shots over the final 60 minutes of action, finishing the match with a 24-8 disparity in shots.
- Erdei paced Stony Brook with three shots and two shots on goal.
- Junior goalkeeper Tom McMahon (Nassau Bay, Texas) made seven saves in defeat.
- Stony Brook held the top two scorers in the conference in Bernard Yeboah and Wright scoreless until Wright's goal in the 106th minute.
- Erdei is on a scoring tear with four goals in his last three matches.
Up Next
The Seawolves welcome New Hampshire to LaValle Stadium next Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7 pm.
