NEW ROCHELLE, New York - In its second conference game of the season, the Marist men's soccer team fell to the Iona Gaels 1-0 in Saturday's matchup.
 

Summary

• Five minutes into the game Marist won a free kick which led to a Henrique Cruz header on target, but the Iona goalkeeper, Juan Alfaro Monge, was there for the save.
• In the 15th minute Elird Mero played a cross in to Frederik Johnson, who took a touch and fired a volley into the back of the net to give the Gaels a 1-0 lead.
• In the 20th minute, Liam Salmon stole the ball from an Iona defender and fired a shot on target, but once again Alfaro Monge was there for the stop. Eight minutes later Salmon ripped another shot, but Alfaro Monge made a diving save.
• The Red Foxes got a good chance in the 66th minute when Richard Morel slid a ball to Damola Akanni inside the box, but he fired it over the net.
• In the 83rd minute German Fuentes got a good look and ripped a shot just wide.

STATS

• Marist led in shots 12-7, but both teams had five shots on target.
• Samuel Ilin had four saves on the day.
• The Red Foxes were unable to capitalize on eight corner kicks throughout the match.

 

From Coach Viggiano

"Frustrated for the guys as we deserved at least a point from the game. For the most part, we did what was asked. If anything, I think we can start games with a little more urgency and more committed to making the simple play. We'll put this one in the memory bank and regroup for another tough road game at Quinnipiac on Wednesday."
 

UP NEXT

• The Red Foxes (5-3-1 overall, 1-1 MAAC) will continue conference play at Quinnipiac on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
• Kick-off is set for 4 p.m. in Hamden, CT.