Second Half Goal Sinks Men's Soccer at Hartford

Central Connecticut's men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision at Hartford on Tuesday at Al-Marzook Field. The Hawks scored the game's only goal just under 20 minutes into the second half and survived multiple late chances by the Blue Devils to earn the shutout.

The Blue Devils are now off until opening Northeast Conference play against LIU on September 26.

GAME INFORMATION
Score: Central Connecticut 0, Hartford 1
Records: CCSU (0-6), HART (1-3-2)
Location: Al-Marzook Field | West Hartford, CT

BOX SCORE

KEY MOMENTS

• The teams played an even opening half with CCSU having the best opportunity of the opening 45 minutes. In the final 90 seconds of the half, sophomore John Michael Torres got the ball on the left wing and dribbled at the net. He would get off a shot from close range, but it was pushed just wide to keep the game 0-0.
• Hartford broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute when Tomer Drimmer chipped a ball in behind the CCSU defense and Adrian Knights-Browne brought it down with his right foot before turning and sending a low shot into the net with his left foot to make it 1-0.
• Central would get a pair of dangerous chances minutes later. In the 68th minute, CCSU earned an indirect free kick inside the 18-yard box, but the shot was blocked and cleared away. At 73:18, CCSU drew a free kick just outside the 18-yard box, but Torres kick would sail high.
• The Blue Devils had a long throw in in the closing seconds. Freshman Ola Telje got the throw into the box in front of the net where hit was headed on frame, but Rotem Fadida made the save to preserve the shutout.

NUMBER TO KNOW
13 - Central outshot Hartford, 13-7. Ferdida made four saves for Hartford.

NOTES

• The Blue Devils and Hawks met for the 26th time. Hartford leads the all-time series, 17-6-3. The Hawks have gone, 8-0-1, in the past nine matchups.
• Junior Jason Dubrovich made four saves for Central.
• Torres had a team-high four shots, including two on goal.
• CCSU had a 4-3 edge in corner kicks. Hartford had five offsides called against it, while Central had 0.
• Freshman Austin Rocke had his scoring streak stopped after scoring goals in two straight games.

UP NEXT
The Blue Devils are off until Sunday, September 26, when they host LIU to open Northeast Conference play.