SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men's soccer team defeated Hofstra University, 2-1 on Tuesday, October 20 at Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, R.I.
Brady Geho opened the scoring in the 17
th minute, using a great turn to evade his defender before firing a shot into the bottom corner. Bryant led at the half, 1-0.
Hofstra equalized in the 67
th minute, converting a back post header from a set piece delivery.
Just two minutes later,
Pablo Maya grabbed the winner for the Bulldogs, slotting a
Jaiden Willems low cross into the net first time.
Game Information:
Score: Bryant 2, Hofstra 1
Records: Bryant (9-2-3, 2-1-1 AE), Hofstra (8-3-4, 3-1-3 CAA)
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)
Key Moment:
- David Vilan launched a 40-yard pass forward that hit Willems in stride. Willems cut the ball back across the face of goal, and Maya scored his first career goal to give Bryant the lead (68:10).
Scoring Summary:
16:27 – Victor Sala sent a pass forward to
Brady Geho, who feinted right, turned around his defender, and scored on the half volley.
66:55 – Pietro Santi headed in a great free kick delivery from Jack Benham to even the score.
68:10 – Maya found the winner with a curling first time strike from Willems' low cross.
Game Notes:
- Bryant outshot Hofstra 12-9.
- Bryant also led in shots on goal, 4-3.
- Bryant now leads the all-time series, 1-0.
- Brady Geho now leads the team with six goals.
- Fermin Rodriguez and Geho are tied for the team lead with 14 points.
- David Vilan and Rodriguez are tied for the team lead with four assists.
- Victor Sala (1 A) and Pablo Maya (1 G) both registered their first points of the season.
Up next:
Bryant hosts Binghamton University for Senior Day on Sunday, October 25 at Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, R.I. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
