NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.– The Monroe University men's soccer team (3-2-1 overall) defeated Holy Family University (1-4-3 overall) 3-1 in a rowdy match Saturday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
·     The Mustangs opened the scoring off a goal by Jin Yamamoto 27:58 into the game to put the Mustangs ahead 1-0.
·     Then in the second half, the Tigers answered with a penalty-shot goal by Luiz Recchimuzzi to even the score at 1-1 64:08 into the game.
·     Then in the 80th minute, Peterson Aquino put the Mustangs back in the lead with a goal to give the Mustangs a 2-1 lead.
·     In the 88th minute, Kelvin Yengbie fired a goal to put the Mustangs ahead 3-1, which sealed the victory.
STATS AND NOTES
·     The Mustangs outshot Holy Family 17-4.
·     12 yellow and one red card were issued during the aggressive game.
·     Yengbie tallied his second goal of the season.
·     Aquino registered his fifth goal of the season.
·     Yamamoto scored his fourth goal of the season.
UP NEXT
·     The Mustangs return to action on Saturday, September 26, when they travel to face Goldey-Beacom College. Game-time is set for 1:00 p.m.
