KINGSTON, R.I. – The Bryant Men's soccer team defeated the University of Rhode Island 1-0 Tuesday, August 25 at the URI Soccer Complex in Kingston, Rhode Island.
Graduate Student
Marcos Blasco scored his first Bryant goal off a beautiful
Fermin Rodriguez cross in the 21
st minute to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead they would hold the rest of the game.
Out of the half, URI mounted pressure, but key saves by
Ramon Camejo kept the Rams off of the scoresheet for his first shutout of the season.
Game Information:
Score: Bryant 1, URI 0
Records: Bryant (1-0-1), URI (0-2-0)
Location: Kingston, R.I. (URI Soccer Complex)
Key Moment:
- Camejo dove to his right for a full extension fingertip save to preserve the 1-0 lead (46:12)
Scoring Summary:
20:24: Marcos Blasco buried a
Fermin Rodriguez cross into the bottom left corner to put the Black and Gold ahead 1-0.
Game Notes:
- Bryant outshot URI 14-4 over the course of the match.
- The Bulldogs also held a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal.
- Bryant now holds a 4-6-3 record against URI.
- Today's win marks the first in program history in Kingston. The Bulldogs were previously 0-3-2 when playing at URI.
- Fermin Rodriguez assisted on both Bryant goals from open play this season.
- Ramon Camejo now has five career shutouts in eight career starts.
Up next:
Bryant stays on the road to continue the non-conference slate at Lafayette on Saturday, August 29 at 6:00 P.M. in Easton, PA.
