JERSEY CITY, New Jersey- In their first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference match of 2023, the Marist men's soccer team earned its first conference win. The Red Foxes dominated play on the pitch on, defeating Saint Peter's 2-1.

 

Quote From Coach Viggiano

 

• "Deserved three points on the road against a stubborn Saint Peter's group. It may be the toughest place to play in conference, so I was proud of the guys this afternoon. We stuck to the plan and grounded out the result."
• "We are all looking forward to getting home now in front of our fans for the next couple weeks and start to roll."

  

Summary

• Through the first 10 minutes of the match, the Red Foxes tallied two shots on goal.
  • Jorgen Thue Kristiansen and Adam Rustami recorded shots on goal.
• Jared Juleau had a scoring opportunity off a free kick in the 29^th minute of the match.
  • The goalkeeper for Saint Peter's saved the on-target shot.
• In the 34^th minute of the match, the Red Foxes defense shut down a free kick opportunity from the Peacocks.
• The Red Foxes and Peacocks ended the first half tied at 0-0.
  • The Red Foxes recorded six shots on goal in the first half.
  • Jared Juleau tallied three shots on goal.
• The Red Foxes took a 1-0 lead in the 51^st minute of the match.
  • Skyler Cunha delivered the first goal of the match on an impressive shot off a free kick opportunity.
• The Red Foxes extended their lead in the 73^rd minute of the match.
  • Albion Bacaj netted the Red Foxes second goal of the match off an assist from Adam Rustami.
• In the 88^th minute of the match, Daniel Larsson of Saint Peter's scored a goal.
  • The Red Foxes led 2-1 after the Peacocks goal.
• The Red Foxes defeated Saint Peter's 2-1.

  

Statistics

• The Red Foxes scored two goals on 15 shots in the match.
  • The Red Foxes tallied 11 shots on goal against Saint Peter's.
• Skyler Cunha scored his first goal of the season in the win.
• Albion Bacaj scored his first goal of the season in the match.
• The Red Foxes earned six corner kicks in the match.
• Luca Bulfon recorded two saves in the match, allowing one goal.

  

Up Next

• The Red Foxes return to Tenney Stadium for a non-conference match against Navy.
• The match is slated for Sept. 19 with kickoff at 7 p.m.