Rivier University

NASHUA, N.H. - The Rivier men's soccer team hosted Lesley University in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday afternoon. The Raiders controlled play from start to finish, earning a commanding 3-0 victory over the Lynx. 

With the result, Rivier improved to a record of 3-4-2, while Lesley fell to 1-6-1.  

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The Raiders struck early in the 11th minute when senior Andrew Hopen found first-year Dino Hurtic, who finished the opportunity for his first collegiate goal and a 1-0 lead. 

• Rivier doubled their lead in the 34th minute when first-year Guilherme Monteiro de Castro netted his first collegiate goal off an assist from first-year Samuel Ospina, giving the Raiders a 2-0 advantage. 

• Rivier controlled the attack, outshooting Lesley 16-0 heading into halftime. 

• Coming back from the break, Rivier continued to apply pressure. Junior Matthews Ferreira added an insurance goal in the 61st minute off a setup from Ospina.  

• The Raiders defense held Lesley to zero shots on goal for the entirety of the contest while sophomore goalkeeper Lucas Sades helped secure the shutout as Rivier claimed the 3-0 victory. 

BOXSCORE BREAKDOWN 

• The Raiders outshot the Lynx 23-3, including a 7-0 advantage in shots on goal 

• Rivier earned seven total corner kicks while Lesley tallied one. 

• Monteiro de Castro led the team with five shots, while Kyle Clairmont, Ferreira, and Luiggi Ferreira each recorded three. 

• Sades earned his first collegiate shutout.  

UP NEXT 

The squad is heading to Chicopee, Mass. On Saturday, Oct. 3 for conference action against the Blazers of Elms College. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. at Timothy J. Leary Field.