NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Rider University men's soccer team fell to Merrimack on the road by a score of 1-0 on Saturday night. With the loss, the Broncs fall to an overall record of 2-2-1 in Metro Conference play while Merrimack improves to an overall record of 1-0-3 in the Metro.
An opening shot on goal from the Warriors in the 6
th minute was canceled out by a shot on goal by
Ryan Vaubel, who forced the goalkeeper into action in the 9
th minute. Another shot on goal flew in from the Merrimack strike package before
Axel Lucas recorded another shot on goal in the 36
th minute, sending both teams into the locker room with a goalless tie.
Patryk Rojek opened the second half for the Broncs, recording a shot on goal in the 48
th minute. Through the middle part of the second half, both teams exchanged incursions until the Warriors scored in the 77
th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Two minutes later,
Drew Heil recorded a shot on goal, having his shot saved while
Chiemeka Azurunwa sent his shot wide in the 81
st minute for the last real chance of the game for the Broncs in Massachusetts.
QUOTES & NOTES
"Tough one for us tonight, tough place to play. We did not create enough dangerous chances to be successful tonight."
– Head Coach Chad Duernberger
- The Broncs were outshot by the Warriors on the night 18-9 while also being bested in shots on goal 6-4.
- Marius Helias completed five saves against Merrimack, making three saves in the first half and two in the second half respectively.
- Ryan Vaubel was issued with a yellow card in the 75th minute of the match.
UP NEXT
Men's Soccer returns on Wednesday, October 14, facing off against Mount St. Mary's at Ben Cohen Field at 7:00 p.m.
