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University of Massachusets Athletics
Tuesday, September 6
Amherst, Mass.
4 p.m.
University of Massachusetts
0-3-1
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New Hampshire
4-0-0
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New Hampshire
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Massachusetts
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Men's Soccer Falls 4-1 to New Hampshire
September 06, 2016 | Men's Soccer
Samuel Asamoah scores opening goal of match for Minutemen.
AMHERST, Massachusetts - After a scoreless first half, the second half saw a total of five goals scored as New Hampshire defeated the UMass men's soccer team 4-1 at Rudd Field on Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore Samuel Asamoah scored the opening goal of the match to break the deadlock before the Wildcats answered 35 seconds later and then took the lead for good 13 minutes later.
With the loss, UMass falls to 0-3-1 on the year, while New Hampshire improves to 4-0-0 overall. The Minutemen return to action this Saturday, Sept. 10 at Boston University. Kickoff at Nickerson Field is set for 7 p.m.
In Tuesday's action, the Minutemen pitched a first half shutout for the third time in the opening four matches despite being outshot 13-to-1 by the Wildcats.
After halftime, Asamoah made a nice run on goal where he was able to redirect a low, hard cross from junior Alex DeSantis giving UMass a 1-0 lead in the 48th minute. The lead was short-lived, however, as UNH answered 35 seconds later when Jackson Dickson scored to tie the game.
In the 61st minute, New Hampshire took a 2-1 lead when Chris Arling collected a loose ball after UMass goalkeeper Jorge Becerra lost possession after a collision just outside the six-yard box. Three minutes later, Alex Valencia pushed the lead to 3-1 when he crashed the near post to put home a loose rebound after Becerra was able to make an initial save on a Ben Gleditsch shot.
William Picoux closed out the scoring in the 70th minute giving UNH the final 4-1 lead.
The match was delayed for 25 minutes in the 77th minute due to an injured Wildcat. After play resumed, UMass managed a pair of shots, but was unable to find any goals in the final moments of play.
For continued coverage of UMass men's soccer, follow the program on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @UMassMSoccer and online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
With the loss, UMass falls to 0-3-1 on the year, while New Hampshire improves to 4-0-0 overall. The Minutemen return to action this Saturday, Sept. 10 at Boston University. Kickoff at Nickerson Field is set for 7 p.m.
In Tuesday's action, the Minutemen pitched a first half shutout for the third time in the opening four matches despite being outshot 13-to-1 by the Wildcats.
After halftime, Asamoah made a nice run on goal where he was able to redirect a low, hard cross from junior Alex DeSantis giving UMass a 1-0 lead in the 48th minute. The lead was short-lived, however, as UNH answered 35 seconds later when Jackson Dickson scored to tie the game.
In the 61st minute, New Hampshire took a 2-1 lead when Chris Arling collected a loose ball after UMass goalkeeper Jorge Becerra lost possession after a collision just outside the six-yard box. Three minutes later, Alex Valencia pushed the lead to 3-1 when he crashed the near post to put home a loose rebound after Becerra was able to make an initial save on a Ben Gleditsch shot.
William Picoux closed out the scoring in the 70th minute giving UNH the final 4-1 lead.
The match was delayed for 25 minutes in the 77th minute due to an injured Wildcat. After play resumed, UMass managed a pair of shots, but was unable to find any goals in the final moments of play.
For continued coverage of UMass men's soccer, follow the program on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @UMassMSoccer and online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
Team Stats
UNH
UMASS
Goals
4
1
Shots
27
8
Shots on Goal
10
3
Saves
2
6
Corners
9
3
Fouls
12
13
Scoring Plays
ASAMOAH, Samuel (1)
Assisted By: DeSANTIS, Alex
redirect from 3 yds outafter low cross
47:10
Jack Dickson
Assisted By: Ben Gleditsch
shot five yds out after high cross from
47:45
Chris Arling
10 yds out after loose ball on goalies s
60:34
Alex Valencia
Assisted By: Chris Wingate
rebound off initial shot, inside post
63:20
William Picoux
Assisted By: Jack Doherty
shot inside right post after cross from
69:38
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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