August 29, 2024
Men's Soccer Drops Home-Opener to Bryant on Thursday
The Blue Devils surrendered a goal in each half.
The Central Connecticut men's soccer team fell 2-0 against Bryant on Thursday night at CCSU Soccer Field. The Bulldogs would score a goal in each half, while stifling the Blue Devils' attack.
Central returns to action on Monday with a 1:00 p.m. kickoff at Canisius.
GAME INFORMATION | BOX SCORE
Score: CCSU 0, Bryant 2
Records: CCSU (0-2-0), BRYANT (1-0-1)
Location: CCSU Soccer Field | New Britain, CT
KEY MOMENTS
- The CCSU defense showed organization and composure in the early going before the veteran Bulldogs opened the scoring. In the 16th minute, Bryant took advantage of a failed clearance when Marc Pitarch Bayot collected the ball in the penalty area and buried his first goal of the year.
- Just past the hour-mark, Bryant earned a corner kick and Filippo Censini's kick found the head of Pitarch Bayot in front of goal, who nodded it in for his second of the game.
NUMBER TO KNOW
5 – Bryant held a 5-0 advantage in shots on goal in the game.
NOTES
- Bryant leads the all-time series, 10-4-2, and has won the past three matches.
- Central combined to make three saves in the game. Mick Sipples had two saves in the opening half, while Michel Pinoncely had a stop in the second half.
UP NEXT
- Central returns to action on Monday with a 1:00 p.m. kickoff at Canisius.
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