SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The No. 10 Bryant Men's Soccer team opened its season with a 2-2 draw against UMass Thursday night at Beirne Stadium in Smithfield. With the draw, Bryant and UMass both move to 0-0-1 on the season.
The Bulldogs fell behind at two different points over the course of the match, before battling back to level the score both times.
After UMass opened the scoring in the first half,
Angel Perez headed home an in-swinging free kick delivery at the top of the six-yard box to knot the teams at 1-1 in the 47
th minute.
UMass scored again in the 78
th minute, but the Bulldogs brought wave after wave of attacks until a foul on
Fernando Guerrero in the box was awarded after a VAR review.
Brady Geho stepped up to the spot and slotted home his first goal for the Black and Gold in the 85
th minute.
Game Information:
Score: Bryant 2, UMass 2
Records: Bryant (0-0-1), UMass (0-0-1)
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)
Key Moment:
- Geho scored his 13th career goal from the penalty spot to tie the game at 2-2.
Scoring Summary:
25:04: UMass opened the scoring with a one touch finish by captain Shane Valez.
46:27: Perez evened the contest off a perfectly placed free kick delivery from Rodriguez.
77:22: A costly turnover in the Bryant defensive zone saw UMass forward Sebastian Weitlander behind the Bulldogs back line. His shot found the top left corner, and UMass led 2-1.
82:31: UMass goalie Dean Linden got a piece of Geho's penalty, but it found the back of the net to even the score at 2-2.
Game Notes:
- Bryant now holds a 2-1-2 record against UMass.
- Bryant outshot UMass 18-7 over the course of the match.
- The Bulldogs also held a 9-3 advantage in shots on goal.
- Angel Perez and Brady Geho both scored their first Bryant goals.
- Fermin Rodriguez now has six career assists for the Black and Gold.
Up next:
Bryant travels on the road to take on URI in an Ocean State match up on Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. in Kingston, R.I. For more information visit bryantbulldogs.com.
