FARMINGTON, ME - Saint Joseph's College (3-3-2,
0-1-1 GNAC) defeated host-team University of Maine at Farmington
(2-3) 2-0 on Tuesday afternoon with a pair of second half goals
from Paul Robins '11 (Cornwall,
England) and Greg Cavanaugh '10
(Haverhill, MA). SJC junior goalkeeper Will
Pike (Gorham, ME) made eight saves in the victory
to record his third shutout of the season.
The victory marks the first-ever win for the men's soccer program
over Maine-Farmington. Prior to Tuesday's match, the two teams met
on the pitch 21 times, with the Beavers holding an 18-0-3 record
versus the Monks.
After a scoreless first half, Cavanaugh deposited
the game-winner at 58:32 when he booted in a Farmington clear
attempt just inside the box. The goal was Cavanaugh's first
collegiate marker.
Robins added an insurance goal in the 75th minute
off a corner kick from Andre
Cushing '10 (Hampden, ME) to cap the game scoring
with the Monks on top, 2-0.
St. Joe's held a 7-2 edge in corner kicks and a 12-9 advantage in
shots in the contest. Pike made in-traffic snares
on both of the Beavers' corner kick bids.
SJC sophomore midfielder Richard
Trombley (Ellsworth, ME) recorded two shots on net
in the win.
Beavers goalkeeper Matthew Dennett (Augusta, ME) recorded four
saves in goal including a diving stab on Michael
Sanfilippo '12 (Walpole, MA) in the opening minute
of the second half.
Saint Joseph's will host GNAC rival Suffolk University on Saturday,
September 27th at 3:30 PM.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2008 Saint Joseph's College Men's Soccer
St. Joseph's (Me.) vs Farmington (Sep 23, 2008 at Farmington,
Maine)
St. Joseph's (Me.) (3-3-2) vs. Farmington (2-3)
Date: Sep 23, 2008 Attendance: 105
Weather:
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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St. Joseph's (Me.).. 0 2 - 2
Farmington.......... 0 0 - 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 58:32 SJMMS Greg Cavanaugh (1) (unassisted)
2. 74:23 SJMMS Paul Robins (2) (Andre Cushing) - Corner kick
Shots: St. Joseph's (Me.) 12, Farmington 9
Saves: St. Joseph's (Me.) 8 (Will Pike 8), Farmington 4
(Matthew
Dennett 4)
