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Drew Sacca Dribbling
2
Winner Rivier RIVIER (1-3-3, 1-1-1)
1
Dean College DEAN COL (2-4-2, 1-2-0)
Winner
Rivier RIVIER
(1-3-3, 1-1-1)
2
Final
1
Dean College DEAN COL
(2-4-2, 1-2-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Rivier RIVIER 1 1 2
Dean College DEAN COL 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer Bests Dean, 2-1, For First Win

FRANKLIN, Mass. – The Rivier men's soccer team defeated Dean in Saturday afternoon's Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) matchup at the Longley Athletic Complex.

With the win, the Raiders improved to 1-3-3 (1-1-1 GNAC), while the Bulldogs fell to 2-4-2 (1-2-0 GNAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Just shy of the fourth minute of play, first-year David Periera found the back of the net on the first shot registered in the contest, giving Rivier the early 1-0 lead
  • With eight seconds remaining in the half, Dean netted a goal to bring the match level once more
  • The Raiders entered the second half registering four of the first five shots  
  • Both teams traded opportunities throughout the middle portion of the half, but the game remained tied
  • With five minutes remaining in the game, graduate student Drew Sacca broke the deadlock in the 85th minute, sealing the game for the Raiders,2-1
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
  • As a team, Rivier outshot the Bulldogs 17-11 (13-6 on goal) and won the corners battle 9-2
  • Sophomore Kamar Matthew-Murray led the team in shot with four, all of which were on target
  • Junior goalkeeper Logan Clough registered five saves in between the posts
UP NEXT
The Raiders return to action Tuesday, Sept. 23 for a matchup against GNAC opponents Regis (Mass.) Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Joanne Merrill Field.