WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — After a scoreless opening half, Roger Baldwin (New Haven, Conn.) put the Albertus Magnus College men's soccer team on the board in the 1-0 triumph over Norwich University in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference matchup on Saturday.
Donaldo Yanez (West Haven, Conn.) delivered his first career assist.
THE BASICS
FINAL: Albertus Magnus 1 | Norwich 0
RECORDS: Albertus (7-3-3, 7-0-2 GNAC) | Norwich (4-6-1, 3-5-1 GNAC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Early on, the Cadets held the early edge, as both sides traded opportunities throughout the first half, but ultimately it was a defensive struggle that was scoreless after the first 45.
- To open the second half, the Falcons dictated the terms and would break the ice in the 52nd minute. A right-footed boot to the inside of the right post from 10 yards out by Baldwin put the Falcons on the board, thanks to Yanez setting up the shot.
- Anthony Barreira (Trumbull, Conn.) and Lorenzo Lauria (New Haven, Conn.) looked to expand their lead but were turned away repeatedly by the Cadets' goalkeeper Nicholas Lanza.
- In the 7th minute, Norwich had a golden opportunity with a free kick just outside the box, followed immediately by a corner, but neither opportunity connected leading to the score remaining at the final buzzer.
BETWEEN THE PIPES
Albertus
David Lucero (W, 6-2-3) 2 Shots on Goal | 2 Saves | 0 Goals Allowed
Norwich
Nicolas Lanza (L, 4-4-1) 4 Shots on Goal | 3 Saves | 1 Goal Allowed
BY THE NUMBERS
SHOTS: Albertus 9 | Norwich 9
SAVES: Norwich 2 | Albertus 2
CORNER KICKS: Norwich 6 | Albertus 5
FOULS: Albertus 10 | Norwich 9
NOTEWORTHY
- David Lucero (East Haven, Conn.) has allowed zero goals in five games this season, with all the shutouts against GNAC foes.
- Albertus defeats Norwich for the first time since the 2011 season.
UP NEXT
The Falcons return to Celentano Field on Tuesday, October 15 for league play against Johnson & Wales (R.I).
