JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Saint Peter's University men's soccer defeated Iona 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon to close out the regular season. Sophomore forward Mikkel Fodstad and freshman midfielder Reiss Skeen scored for the Peacocks. The team also celebrated senior day prior to the game, honoring Fabian Schmid, Bernhard Bratsberg, Herman Wulff, Roodlenscky Charles, Brian Neves, Antonio Green, Guillem Badenes Mecho, and Tom Climpson.
The Peacocks also went undefeated at home this year, finishing with a record of 3-0-4 at Jaroschak Field. The last time the team went undefeated at home during the regular season was the 2019 campaign.
Game Notes
- Fodstad was on his game early, generating a chance in the fourth minute that was saved.
- Graduate goalkeeper Guillem Badenes Mecho stopped an Iona attempt in the ninth minute.
- A very physical half ended in a scoreless draw.
- Iona scored off of a free kick in the 56th minute to take a 1-0 lead.
- Eight minutes later, the Peacocks answered on a brilliant strike from Fodstad. His goal tied the game at one.
- The Peacocks were awarded a penalty in the 68th minute. Fifth year forward Matt Hoyt stepped up to the spot and had his attempt saved, but there was another Iona foul on the rebound.
- Hoyt stepped up to the spot for attempt #2 and he had his shot saved again. Skeen was there on cleanup duty and tucked the ball into the bottom right corner to put the Peacocks up 2-1.
- Despite pressure from the Gaels, the Peacocks were able to secure the victory and end Iona's hopes of winning the MAAC Regular Season Championship.
Inside the Numbers
- Fodstad's goal was his third of the season.
- Skeen's goal was his second of the season.
- The Peacocks registered eight shots. Fodstad led the way with three. Hoyt added two. Skeen, freshman midfielder Lex Vaughan, and sophomore defender Charlie Hare each had one.
- Saint Peter's recorded six shots on target coming from Fodstad, Hoyt, and Skeen.
- Graduate goalkeeper Guillem Badenes Mecho made six saves.
- Fodstad, senior midfielder Brian Neves, senior defender Tom Climpson, senior forward Antonio Green, and graduate midfielder Brian Carvalhoso each received yellow cards.
Thought's From The Manager - Julian Richens
- Great comeback win to finish the season out on senior day. In a season where results haven't been where we wanted them to be, you look to take the positives out of the season. Finishing the season unbeaten at home is definitely one of those positives. Good goal from Mikkel for the equalizer then real focus and determination on the follow up from Reiss.
- Fitting to get the win on senior day. These student athletes have been a massive part of the success in the program over the last 4 years. Not just with the performances and results but their example to the young players on the team on how to be a successful student athlete here at Saint Peters - on the field and in the classroom. After these occasions it is never goodbye, but until next time. Their memories of being a Peacock lasts with them, their legacy lives on and continues in our program. Thank you so much lads for all you have done.
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