NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The Monroe University men's soccer team dropped a 4-1 decision to Post University on Tuesday afternoon at Skidelsky Field.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Post opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Eliass Elfasoukhi found the back of the net at 18:54 to give the Eagles an early 1-0 advantage.
- Monroe answered just over two minutes later. In the 22nd minute, Peterson Aquino converted a chance off an assist from Matthew Murray-Smith, leveling the match at 1-1. The goal was Aquino's sixth of the season.
- The tie did not last long, however, as Elfasoukhi struck again in the 28th minute. The Post standout scored his second goal of the afternoon off assists from Marcos Rodriguez and Mirai Sato, putting the Eagles back in front, 2-1.
- Post carried a 2-1 advantage into halftime, outshooting Monroe 7-1 during the opening 45 minutes.
- The Eagles extended their lead in the 57th minute when Miguel Plaza scored his first goal of the season, pushing the Post advantage to 3-1.
- Monroe continued to generate opportunities in the second half, with Aquino forcing a save from Post goalkeeper Francisco Pinochet in the 70th minute. Simone Pitale and Mohamed Mansare also registered second-half attempts for the Mustangs.
- Post added an insurance goal in the 89th minute when Francisco Madeira scored his first goal of the season, completing the 4-1 final.
STATS AND NOTES
- Post goalkeeper Pinochet finished with three saves, including saves on three Monroe shots in the second half. Monroe goalkeeper Thomas Lancaster made three saves in the contest.
- Post finished with a 13-7 advantage in shots and held a 7-4 edge in shots on goal. The Eagles also earned six corner kicks compared to none for Monroe.
- The Mustangs move to 3-3-1 on the season, while Post improves to 5-2-2.
UP NEXT
- The Mustangs return to action on Saturday, October 3 when they travel to face Georgian Court. Game-time is set for 12:00 p.m.
