NASHUA, N.H. – The Rivier men's soccer team came up short in a non-conference bout with the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), 1-0, Wednesday evening at Joanne Merrill Field.
With the loss, the Raiders fell to 0-2-2, while the Trailblazers boosted their record to 2-2-0
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Both teams opened the contest with two shots apiece and this would continue throughout the opening half
- Rivier held the slight edge in shots, 9-5, but with neither squad able to find the back of the net, the game remained at a stalemate entering the half
- Coming out of the half, the Raiders controlled the pace of play, rattling off five shots including first-year Kayky Silva striking the woodwork for Rivier's best chance of the game
- MCLA broke the deadlock in the 78th minutes on a firm strike from outside the 18-yard box
- Despite a late comeback from Rivier, the Trailblazers' defense held strong to secure the match, 1-0
BOX SOCRE BREAKDOWN
UP NEXT
The Raiders return to action as they are set to take on Emmanuel (Mass.) for their second Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) game of the season. Kickoff is set for noon at Roberto Clemente Field.
