Rivier Spoils Men's Soccer Playoff Potential with 1-0 Win
Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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Anna Maria (3-11-1, 2-7-0 GNAC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rivier (2-11-1, 1-7-1 GNAC) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Rivier
Game Statistics | Anna Maria | Rivier |
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Shots (on goal) | 20 (8) | 8 (4) |
Saves | 3 | 8 |
Fouls | 10 | 8 |
Corner Kicks | 5 | 4 |
Offsides | 2 | 1 |
NASHUA, N.H.—The Rivier University Men's Soccer team brought home their first Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) victory of the season this afternoon as they were able to shutout visiting Anna Maria College, 1-0 on Senior Day at Raider Field.
RIVIER GOAL
Junior Kyle Gambeski (Londonderry, N.H.) scored the game's lone goal in the first half. A foul just outside the 18' gave the Raiders a free kick that they would capitalize on. Gambeski sent his shot low on the ground, underneath the leaping four man wall, and found the back of the net. It was Gambeski's second goal of the season and it came inside the 34th minute.
GOALKEEPERS
Senior Anthony Capozzi (Windham, N.H.) made eight saves in goal for his first shutout of the year. Anna Maria sophomore goalkeeper Patrick Thornberg (Wayland, Mass.) stopped three of four shots on net.
RIVIER SENIOR DAY
Prior to the start of the game, the Raiders honored their four seniors. Edward Soucie (South Ryegate, Vt.), Jeremy Ball (Swanzey, N.H.), Peter Juneau (Rochester, N.H.) and Capozzi all played in their final home game of their careers.
WHAT'S NEXT
Rivier will finish the 2015 season on Wednesday evening when they travel into Boston, Mass. for a date with Emerson College. Game time is set for 6pm. Anna Maria will finish their season with a road contest at WPI on Tuesday afternoon.