BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Behind goals from Jin Yamamoto and Peterson Aquino, the Monroe University men's soccer team earned a 2-1 road victory over the University of Bridgeport on Tuesday evening. The Mustangs improved to 6-4-2 on the season, while the Purple Knights dropped to 5-4-3. Aquino netted the game-winning goal in the 64th minute off an assist from Ryoma Ichihara, breaking a 1-1 tie and securing the victory for Monroe.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Monroe struck first in the 11th minute when Yamamoto found the back of the net at the 10:43 mark. The unassisted tally marked his sixth goal of the season and gave the Mustangs an early 1-0 advantage.
Bridgeport responded in the 27th minute as Loik Poder scored his fourth goal of the season off an assist from Sebastian Eranka at 26:13, leveling the contest at 1-1.
The two teams remained deadlocked heading into halftime, with Monroe holding a 5-3 advantage in shots through the opening 45 minutes.
The Mustangs increased their offensive pressure in the second half, registering 10 shots compared to Bridgeport's three.
Monroe's persistence paid off at the 63:51 mark when Aquino scored his eighth goal of the season, converting a feed from Ichihara to put the Mustangs ahead, 2-1.
Monroe maintained its one-goal advantage over the final 26 minutes to secure the road victory.
STATS & NOTES
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Monroe outshot Bridgeport 15-6, including a 7-1 advantage in shots on goal.
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Aquino recorded his eighth goal of the season and the game-winner.
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Yamamoto opened the scoring with his sixth goal of the year and led the Mustangs with four shots, including two on goal.
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Ichihara registered the assist on Aquino's game-winning goal.
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Matthew Murray-Smith added three shots, while Brunno Rhyan and Aquino each recorded two.
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Monroe held a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks.
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Goalkeepers Sinan Sargin and Brian Carmona each played 45 minutes for the Mustangs, with Carmona earning the victory.
UP NEXT
The Mustangs return to action on Saturday, October 17, when they host Wilmington University. Game-time is set for 3:30 p.m. at Skidelsky Field.
