BROCKPORT, N.Y. — The Brockport men's soccer team (7-3-2, 6-0-1 E8) defeated Elmira (4-7-1, 2-4-1 E8) 2-0 at home on Wednesday, October 7th
Brockport controlled play for most of Wednesday night's matchup
with Elmira College, then delivered the decisive blow when it mattered most.
The Golden Eagles scored twice in less than two minutes late in the second half, with Jaidyn Caccomo finding the back of the net at 84:53 and 86:40 to lift Brockport to a 2-0 win over the Soaring Eagles. Caccomo provided the breakthrough with just over five minutes remaining in regulation before striking again 1:47 later to put the game away. The sophomore forward made the most of his limited time on the field, scoring twice on two shots in just 14 minutes of action.
Brockport dominated the offensive statistics throughout the match, finishing with a 22-9 advantage in shots and putting seven attempts on target. Elmira managed just three shots on goal. The Golden Eagles also held a 7-3 edge in corner kicks, including five in the first half as they consistently applied pressure in the attacking third.
Despite Brockport's territorial advantage, Elmira's defense kept the game scoreless for more than 84 minutes. Brockport registered 15 shots in the opening half but could not find the breakthrough, while Elmira was limited to just two attempts. The Golden Eagles continued to press after halftime, eventually breaking through with Caccomo's first goal at 84:53. Brockport then quickly doubled its advantage at 86:40, again through Caccomo, turning a tight contest into a two-goal victory in the closing minutes.
Ryan Mathis led Brockport with five shots and two shots on goal while also recording an assist. Khadim Amar added three shots, one on target and an assist, giving the Golden Eagles additional playmaking presence in the attacking third.
Aiden Johnson contributed four shots, while Finn Sullivan added three attempts.
At the other end of the field, goalkeeper AJ Nelson (W, 6-3-1) delivered another strong performance, playing all 90 minutes and making three saves to preserve the shutout. Wednesday's outing marked Nelson's third clean sheet of the season. The Golden Eagles' defense limited Elmira to three shots on goal despite allowing seven total attempts in the second half. Nelson handled all three saves to secure the clean sheet.
Up Next: Brockport heads to Utica on Saturday, October 10th at 7 pm.
