Men's Soccer Falls in Northeast Conference Opener to LIU
Central Connecticut's men's soccer team fell to LIU, 1-0, on Sunday in the Northeast Conference opener at CCSU Soccer Field. The Sharks scored the game's only goal with just over 10 minutes to play and held off the Blue Devils for the shutout in the league opener for both teams.
The Blue Devils travel to Mount St. Mary's on Thursday, September 30.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Central Connecticut 0, LIU 1
Records: CCSU (0-7, 0-1 NEC), LIU (5-2-2, 1-0 NEC)
Location: CCSU Soccer Field | New Britain, CT
BOX SCORE
KEY MOMENTS
- Central pressured the LIU defense early, forcing a pair of saves in the opening eight minutes, denying shots from junior Sean Gannon and another from freshman Birk Martinsen.
- LIU nearly opened the scoring with just over 11 minutes to play, but junior Jason Dubrovich made a quick reaction to make the save and keep the game scoreless.
- The Sharks would convert under a minute later when the Blue Devils failed to clear a corner kick. LIU sent a cross in from the right wing and Andre Puente was able to get his head to the ball for the goal to make it 1-0.
NUMBER TO KNOW
8-7 - Central was narrowly outshot in the game, with the difference being LIU's goal.
NOTES
- The Blue Devils have lost seven straight in the series to LIU
- Junior Jason Dubrovich made four saves for Central.
- Martinsen and classmate Brian Son each had two shots for CCSU.
- Central has gone scoreless for 188:28 over three games.
- The physical contest included 26 fouls and four yellow cards. Each team had 13 fouls and two yellow cards.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils travel to Mount St. Mary's on Thursday, September 30.