DAYTON - The University of Dayton men's soccer team powered its way to an important 4-2 win over Massachusetts Saturday night at Baujan Field.
The Flyers (4-5-2, 1-1-0 A-10) earned their first Atlantic 10 win while the Minutemen (7-3-1, 1-2-0 A-10) drop their second league contest.
GAME RECAP
- The opening goal was scored in the 35th minute by senior Kingsford Adjei with the assist by sophomore Geni Kanyane. It was Adjei's fourth of the season.
- UMass converted a penalty kick in the 56th minute to tie the game 1-1.
- UMass scored again in the 66th minute to take the 2-1 lead over Dayton.
- In the 71st minute, the Flyers were able to tie the game up at 2-2 when junior Andy Sanchez scored off the rebound from junior Eren Elbustu's shot attempt that was saved
- Senior Elias Harryson scored the game-winning goal with an assist by Sanchez off a free kick in the 84th minute.
- Dayton added a final goal from Kanyane, assisted by Adjei in the 88th minute.
- The Flyers and Minutement matched each other with 17 shots apiece.
- There were five cautions in the game, four from UD.
- Sanchez finished with a team-high four shots.
COACH'S COMMENTS
"There has been a lot of frustration the last few games where I thought we put together good moments," said head coach
Dennis Currier. "Tonight, we put together 90 minutes. I thought the first half we were excellent. It's always tough when the penalty kick gets called, but we responded great. We scored some really good goals today. I thought the energy was great. I thought it was a great team win with all 33 guys doing their job and responsibilities."
UP NEXT
- The Flyers return to action next Wednesday on the road at George Washington with a 1 p.m. kickoff.
