PHILADELPHIA, PA – Senior midfielder
Cameron Bonfils sent the Stony Brook University men's soccer team home with a dramatic win at Drexel as his golden goal in the second overtime proved to be the difference. The senior broke the 2-2 tie in the 106
th minute when he drove the ball into the back of the net from the top of the box to give the Seawolves their second win of the season.
Bonfils' goal was the first of his career as he was setup by junior forward
Kameron Blaise. Blaise sent a perfect pass to Bonfils, who ripped the shot with his left foot that beat Drexel's goalkeeper Stephen Kopsachilis for the game-winner.
Stony Brook jumped on the board early in the game as sophomore forward
Aki Solvason wasted no time by tallying the game's first goal in the fourth minute. Solvason dribbled the ball down field and took a booming shot that soared into the back of the net.
The Dragons responded in the eighth minute with a goal of their own as Tiago Teixeira tied the game up at 1-1. The game remained tied at 1-1 into the 48
th minute when Drexel took the advantage when Chris Donovan gave the Dragons a 2-1 lead early in the second half.
Stony Brook continued to fight and its relentless effort allowed the Seawolves to tie the game up in the 77
th minute. Sophomore forward
Sean Towey sent a perfect ball into the box off a corner kick that found graduate midfielder
Kori Cupid. Cupid was able to shake loose of the Drexel defenders and head the ball into the back of the net to knot the game up at 2-2.
After 90 minutes the teams needed overtime to decide the outcome. Bonfils proved to be the hero as his golden goal sealed a thrilling victory for the Seawolves, which marked their first road win of the 2021 campaign.
STATS AND NOTES
- Bonfils' golden goal was the first tally of his career as he played in his 40th career game on Friday night. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native registered his first points in a game since he dished out an assist against Binghamton on October 19, 2019.
- Solvason's goal was the first of the season and the fourth of his career. The sophomore finished the 2021 spring season with a team-best three goals. Solvason attempted three shots, all of which were on target in the win at Drexel.
- Cupid's tally was also his first of the season. His clutch header tied the game up at 2-2 in the 77th minute and was the driving force that sent the game to overtime. The goal was the fourth of his career and first since April 9, 2021, against UMass Lowell.
- Blaise and Towey were each credited with assists in the contest. Blaise's helper marked his first career assist and first points of the season. Towey's assist was his first career point and first career assist.
- Junior goalkeeper Edmond Kaiser picked up the win in net and made a season-high four saves.
QUOTES FROM THE SEAWOLVES
"Great effort by the guys tonight and it was an exciting game. We started very well and went up early in the game, but we had to fight back in the second half. The guys showed great determination and our energy was really good going into the overtime. Very happy for Cam, he scored a great goal tonight to win the game," said men's soccer head coach
Ryan Anatol.
"Awesome win tonight; huge step forward for the team. I am extremely happy to have gotten my first collegiate goal in such a way. I knew Blaise would beat his man on the wing, I never had a doubt, he always does with his speed. I popped off the back line to open up a passing lane from him to me, and the ball did the rest of the work. It was a great pass from Blaise. After going down, 2-1, we never gave up. We fought until the end and got the game-winner. I am proud of the boys for the win tonight and now we prep for Columbia on Monday," said Bonfils.
NEXT UP
The Seawolves return to LaValle Stadium on Monday, September 6, at 1 p.m., to face Columbia on ESPN+. The event is free and open to the public!
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