PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers men’s soccer team (1-0) defeated Northeastern (0-1) 3-1 in the 2024 season opener at Yurcak Field. Curt Calov recorded his first brace “On The Banks” while Nico Rosamilia added an insurance goal in the win.
Calov’s scores both came in the first 10 minutes of play, giving RU a comfortable lead.
3′ | Well that didn’t take long for Curt Calov ‼️
Rutgers 1, Northeastern 0
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📊https://t.co/OMO4CzYgDL #GoRU | #RUMS pic.twitter.com/rku6NbEtO3— Rutgers Men’s Soccer (@RUMensSoccer) August 22, 2024
8′ | WHAT A START FOR CALOV! That’s two goals in just five minutes 👏
Rutgers 2, Northeastern 0
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📊 https://t.co/OMO4CzYgDL #GoRU | #RUMS pic.twitter.com/ZtPgZdBDLr— Rutgers Men’s Soccer (@RUMensSoccer) August 22, 2024
Although the Huskies did find the back of the net in the final moments of the opening half, the Scarlet Knights didn’t let up. 10 minutes after the break, Rosamilia capitalized on a long ball from Joey Zalinsky and some help from Scott Godden for RU’s third goal of the night.
55′ | An absolute BEAUT from Nico Rosamilia 😍
Rutgers 3, Northeastern 1
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📊 https://t.co/OMO4CzYgDL #GoRU | #RUMS pic.twitter.com/J6gcdJf6Q5— Rutgers Men’s Soccer (@RUMensSoccer) August 23, 2024
In addition, goalkeeper Ciaran Dalton secured four saves, his highest total in a season opener.
Goals
3′ (RU) Curt Calov – Joey Zalinsky
8′ (RU) Curt Calov – Ola Maeland
40′ | (NU) Sebastian Restrepo – unassisted
55′ | (RU) Nico Rosamilia – Scott Godden & Joey Zalinsky