Box Score BROCKPORT, NY - The Brockport men's soccer (6-5-2, 5-2-1 E8) team suffered a 2-0 loss at home against Nazareth (7-3-1, 5-2-1 E8) in Wednesday's ALS Awareness Game on October 14th. An excellent all-around effort from the visiting Golden Flyers have both teams tied in the Empire 8 standings.
Nazareth maintained a healthy shots advantage throughout, outshooting Brockport 11-3 in the opening 45 minutes. Despite only recording three shots in the first half, the Golden Eagles put two of three shots on net. In the 31st minute, Mason Stanco opened the scoring, putting the Golden Flyers up 1-0. Despite a late corner kick and a shot from Joel Jamie, Brockport would be held scoreless through 45 minutes of play.
Playing from behind, the Golden Eagles gained the shots advantage in the second half, outshooting Nazareth 10-3 in the second half.
Aiden Johnson created a scoring chance in the 59th minute, but his header was stopped by Liam Brandt. Less than a minute later, Nazareth jumped ahead 2-0, seeing Joey Weaver find the back of the net.
Despite second half scoring chances from Logan Matthew,
Khadim Amar,
Ryan Mathis, and
Kyle Milburn, Brockport would held scoreless on their home turf. Mathis led the shooting effort with six shots.
AJ Nelson (L, 6-5-1) made three saves in the loss, allowing two goals in 90 minutes.
Khadim Amar,
Parker Warren, and
Finn Sullivan played all 90 minutes alongside Nelson.
Up Next: Brockport will look to bunce back at Hartwick College on Saturday, October 17th at 3 pm.