STONY BROOK, N.Y. – The Stony Brook men's soccer team (9-2-6, 4-1-3 CAA) fell to Hofstra (11-4-4, 4-1-3 CAA) 1-0 in the CAA Semifinals on Sunday afternoon.
Despite a strong offensive push and several scoring opportunities throughout the contest, the Seawolves were unable to find the equalizer after surrendering an early goal
Hofstra opened the scoring in the sixth minute, finding the back of the net to take an early 1-0 lead.
Stony Brook responded immediately, generating multiple scoring chances in the opening minutes. Kristoffer Aarflot registered the Seawolves' first shot on goal in the eighth minute, forcing a save from Hofstra goalkeeper. Less than a minute later, Nelson Reynoso tested Risenhoover with another shot on target.
Reynoso continued to apply pressure in the 18th minute, recording his second shot on goal of the afternoon, but Risenhoover came up with another stop to preserve Hofstra's lead.
The Seawolves held a 5-0 advantage in corner kicks during the opening half but entered the break trailing 1-0.
Stony Brook continued searching for the equalizer in the second half, creating a stretch of opportunities midway through the period. Justin Jean-Louis and Finlay Oliver each registered shots in the 68th and 69th minutes before Jean-Louis sent another attempt just over the crossbar.
In the 84th minute, Olsen Aluc provided another opportunity for the Seawolves, putting a shot on target that was turned away.
Despite Stony Brook's late efforts, Hofstra held on to secure the 1-0 victory.
Goalkeeper Heidar Hermannsson played all 90 minutes for the Seawolves, recording six saves, tying his season high. Reynoso led Stony Brook with two shots on goal, while Aarflot and Jean-Louis also registered two shots apiece.
The Seawolves finished the match with nine shots, including four on target, while holding a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.
STATS AND NOTES
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Hermannsson recorded six saves across 90 minutes of action.
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Reynoso led the Seawolves with two shots on goal.
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Aarflot and Jean-Louis each registered two shots.
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Stony Brook held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks, including a 5-0 edge in the first half.
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Four different Seawolves recorded a shot on goal.
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The Seawolves finished with nine shots, including five in the second half.
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Stony Brook suffered just its second loss of the season.
