SMITHFIELD, R.I. – No. 2 Bryant Men's Soccer faced Vermont at home in a thrilling matchup between championship-caliber programs, with the Catamounts coming away with a 2-1 victory.
The Bulldogs allowed two goals scored for the first time all season against the undisputed reigning champion. The Bulldogs gave everything they had in the second half for the roaring crowd at Beirne Stadium. The Black and Gold had 10 shots in the second half and held Vermont to only one. Graduate Student
Santiago Blasco Gomez scored his second goal of the season off
Jaime Amaro's assist.
The record for the Bulldogs stands at 13-1-2 after taking the first loss of the season. No. 2 Bryant will host NJIT for its Senior Day on Friday, Oct. 31. Bryant remains in contention for a potential first round bye as they are one of two teams with four wins in the conference.
Game Information:
Score: Bryant 1, Vermont 2
Records: Bryant (13-1-2), Vermont (10-0-5)
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)
Scoring Summary:
69:29
Jaime Amaro saw a bouncing ball headed towards his way and squarely put the ball in place. After being swarmed by two defenders, Amaro took the ball and kicked it over the middle of the pitch to
Santiago Blasco Gomez. Blasco Gomez gave it one touch and then threaded the needle between two Vermont defenders to get the Dawgs on the board.
Game Notes:
- Bryant held a 15-6 advantage in shots, including the 10-1 run in the second half.
- Bryant held a 7-2 advantage in corners.
- Santiago Blasco Gomez had his second goal of the season.
- Jaime Amaro had his sixth assist of the season. Amaro and Marc Pitarch Bayot are one assist away from tying the school record for most assists in a season.
- Enzo Carvalho had two saves in this game.
