PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Facing a one goal deficit in a must win road Little East Conference matchup, three different goalscorers found the back of the net for the Keene State College men's soccer team on Wednesday afternoon as the Owls held on for the 3-1 win over Plymouth State University as the Owls took home three important points in the LEC standings.
Records
- Keene State: 2-7-3 (1-2-2 LEC)
- Plymouth State: 5-5-1 (2-3-0 LEC)
How it Happened
Plymouth State was the only team to find the back of the net in the opening half as Luke McLaughlin put the Panthers ahead 1-0 in the 22nd minute after a high arching ball sent ahead by Daniel Hancock on the team's only shot on goal over the first 45 minutes of play. On the other side of the field, KSC had their two shots on target saved in the first half, while also seeing a pair of shots hit the crossbar, giving PSU a 1-0 lead into the half.
After another shot was saved and another hit the post, KSC finally drew even in the second half with
Dorian Wilczynski's shot on goal being deflected past PSU's goalie boff the foot of
Luke Hartshorn for the tying goal in the 59th minute. After
Tommaso Lorrai made his first save of the contest a few minutes later for KSC, the Owls pulled ahead with Hartshorn picking up another point from assisting
Edoardo Tambini's eventual game-winning goal in the 68th minute. Lorrai held strong by making another save with 10:42 remaining, but it wasn't much longer until KSC delivered the dagger with
Tommaso Brivio assisting Wilczynski for the third and final goal of the game, giving KSC the 3-1 victory.
Inside the Box
- KSC improves to 21-12-2 in the all-time series, going 7-1-1 in the nine most recent matchups.
- Hartshorn, Tambini, and Wilczynski all tallied their first goals of the season for KSC, with Hartshorn adding to his three assists, now leading the team with five points on the season.
- Wilczynski tallied his first three points of the season in the win for the Owls.
- Lorrai made a pair of saves in net for the Owls, while Amaral made four saves for the Panthers.
- KSC had the edge on shots, 18-8, and on shots on goal, 7-3, while both teams were tied at three corner kicks apiece.
Up Next
Keene State continues LEC play in their next contest at Rhode Island College on Saturday, October 10, at 12:00 PM.
Plymouth State returns to action back at home again against Fitchburg State University on Tuesday, October 13, at 3:00 PM.
