Men's Soccer Loses Close One to Monmouth

September 10, 2024

Box Score WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The La Salle men's soccer team attempted to get a result against undefeated Monmouth. After 90 minutes of play, Monmouth edged past the Explorers by a score of 1-0.

HOW IT HAPPENED

La Salle's Americo Pereira had a close range shot off a corner kick in the fourth minute that deflected just over the crossbar for another corner.
Monmouth took the lead in the 21^st minute.
In the 30^th minute, Giammarco Rodio had a header off a free kick that got to goal, but the Monmouth keeper jumped up to make the save.
The Explorers had two other shots in the opening half, but both went over the bar.
In the second half, Theo Maartensson had a strike well outside the 18-yard box that reached goal, but it was smothered by the Monmouth goalie.
Tino Kneis stopped a crucial close-range shot in the 66^th minute to keep it a one-goal game.
Rodio had two shots in the final five minutes, but both were off frame, and Monmouth held on for the win.

GAME NOTES

Three Explorers players had two shots.
La Salle and Monmouth each had two shots on goal.
Kneis made two saves in his fourth match of the season.

UP NEXT

The Explorers head further up north for a visit to Connecticut as they play Quinnipiac in its next game. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.

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