DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – The Monroe University men's soccer team (1-1 overall) dropped its second game of the 2026 season to Mercy University (1-1 overall) 4-2 on Sunday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
·     After a scoreless first half, the Mustangs jumped onto the scoreboard first off a goal by Mohamed Mansare with 39:09 remaining in the second half to put the Mustangs ahead 1-0.
·     Just three minutes later, Mercy then evened the score at 1-1 off a goal by Mario De Roque Zazon.
·     Then 57:19 into the game, Mercy added a second goal to take a 2-1 lead off a goal by Jacob Lund-Iversen.
·     The Mustangs didn't back down as Peterson Aquino ripped a goal for the Mustangs with 26:32 remaining in the game to even the score at 2-2.
·     Mercy answered with back-to-back goals by De Roque Zazon and Lund-Iversen later in the game to walk away with the 4-2 victory.
STATS AND NOTES
·     Mansare tallied his first career goal as a Mustang.
·     Aquino registered his second of the season.
·     Kelvin Yengbie recorded his first assist of the year and third point of the season.
·     Sinan Sargin made his first career appearance in goal as a Mustang, allowing four goals and making one save.
UP NEXT
·     Monroe returns to action on Saturday, September 5, when they travel to face Adelphi University. Game-time is set for 1:00 p.m.
