PHILADELPHIA, P.a. – Friday night the La Salle men's soccer team squared off against Manhattan and after 90 hard fought minutes of play the game ended in a 1-1 tie. This puts La Salle at 1-1-1 on the season and Manhattan is also 1-1-1 after tonight.
 
How it Happened –

• The game started off physical on both sides of the ball, with many players receiving yellow cards.
• In the 42^nd minute Manhattan's, Nassim Akki, got his second yellow card, which turned into a red card, putting the Explorers up a man for the remainder of the match.
• The scoring was started by the Jaspers in the 47^th minute by James Cotter as he found the back of the net to put Manhattan up 1-0.
• The equalizer was scored soon after in the 49^th minute by Giammarco Rodio. His first goal on the season was sent past Manhattan's goalie after Rodio fought his way through three defenders to tie the game up at one.
• Down the stretch the Explorers would have three corner kick opportunities to take the lead.
• A corner kick for La Salle in the last minute of play could not find the back of the net, keeping the game at a 1-1 tie.

 
Inside the Numbers –

• Giammarco Rodio scored his first goal of the year, and the equalizer in this game.
• La Salle out-shot Manhattan 10-4 in total, and 4-3 in shots on goal.
• There was a total of 10 yellow cards given out tonight. Seven of those against Manhattan and three against La Salle.
• La Salle had three corner kick opportunities opposed to the Jaspers' one.

 
Up Next –

• The Explorers will travel to Lehigh on Tuesday, September 6^th for a 6 p.m. matchup against Lehigh (0-3).
• The game will stream on ESPN+.