Score: UAlbany 3, Niagara 2
Location: Niagara Field at Niagara University, N.Y.
Records: UAlbany (1-0-0, 0-0-0 America East) | Niagara (0-1-0, 0-0-0 MAAC)
Short Story: The University at Albany men’s soccer team used some magic in the final minutes of Thursday’s match to walk away with a 3-2 victory over Niagara University. After Niagara tied the game in the 84th minute, an own goal put the Great Danes back ahead with just 1:30 on the clock.
Key Stat Lines
- Timo Jansen finished the match with one goal on one shot and tallied an assist.
- Pedro Lucas recorded a goal in the opening minutes, finishing the game with two shots.
- Lucas Watt recorded an assist.
- Saad Faiz led the team with three shots.
- Daniel Shannon finished with six saves.
Head Coach Trevor Gorman: “It’s always nice to start the season with a win. First games are always a bit chaotic and crazy. Lots of events in this one, but we found a way to get the win and that’s what matters most. We look forward to learning, growing, and getting ready for the next one.”
How it Happened:
- The Great Danes wasted no time getting on the scoreboard with Pedro Lucas finding the back of the net in the third minute following a nice feed from Timo Jansen.
- Niagara tied the game in the 16th minute. Felix Kogler was able to send home a shot after Dominic Cintra pulled the UAlbany defenders and goalkeeper away, leaving an empty net.
- Ander Castillo nearly put the Great Danes up 2-1 in the 30th minute, but Niagara’s Jamie Barry made a diving save.
- Daniel Shannon made multiple saves with time expiring…
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