Kyle Halehale had a goal and assist in the win (Steve McLaughlin Photography)

September 1, 2023

Men's Soccer Wins at St. Bonaventure, 3-2, on Friday

The Blue Devils scored twice in the second half to win their first game of the season.

The Central Connecticut men's soccer team picked up its first win of the season with a 3-2 win at St. Bonaventure on Friday afternoon. The Blue Devils would score two goals in the second half and then held off the Bonnies' late rally.

The Blue Devils will host Canisius for their home-opener on Monday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m.

GAME INFORMATION

Score: CCSU 3, St. Bonaventure 2
Records: CCSU (1-2), SBU (1-1-1)
Location: Tom 80' and Michelle Marra Athletics Field | St. Bonaventure, NY

KEY MOMENTS

St. Bonaventure opened the scoring in the game with a goal by Andres Javitt off an assist by Mo Tall, just over eight minutes into the game.
The Blue Devils would tie the game just before halftime when Giulio Potenti scored in the 44^th minute.
Central would go ahead in the 48^th minute following a corner kick when Kyle Halehale buried a shot off an assist from Ivan Farias-Martinez to make it 2-1.
CCSU doubled its lead in the 53^rd minute when Halehale fed Birk Martinsen who would score to make it 3-1.
The Bonnies would get a goal back just six minutes later when Tall fed Rafael Pereira to make it 3-2.
The Central defense would stand strong and did not allow a shot on frame over the final 30 minutes to secure the victory.

NUMBER TO KNOW

13 – The Blue Devils had a season-high 13 shots, matching St. Bonaventure's total.

NOTES

The Blue Devils have won four straight matchups in the series.
Daniel Wilmore made two saves for CCSU in the win.
Halehale finished with a goal and an assist.
Martinsen, who led the team in scoring in 2022, scored his first game-winning goal.
Potenti notched the second goal of his career.

UP NEXT

The Blue Devils will host Canisius for their home-opener on Monday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m. The CCSU women's soccer team will host St. John's at 4:00 p.m. as part of a soccer doubleheader.

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