JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Saint Peter's University men's soccer team tied VMI at two all in Thursday afternoons contest. Freshman midfielder Reiss Skeen and sophomore forward Mikkel Fodstad scored the two Peacock goals.
Game Notes
- The Peacocks had an early chance in the third minute, as senior defender Tom Climpson's attempt inside the box off of a free kick was stopped by the VMI keeper.
- Saint Peter's had four shots off target within the first 25 minutes of the first half.
- VMI got on the scoresheet in the 29th minute off of a penalty given away by Climpson.
- Saint Peter's answered with a penalty of their own, as freshman midfielder Reiss Skeen drew and scored a penalty in the 37th minute to tie the game at one.
- The Keydets scored a goal off a corner kick right before halftime to take a 2-1 lead into the break.
- The Peacocks came out with a different mindset in the second half, recording 12 shots and dominating the ball throughout the half.
- After multiple shot attempts, the peacocks found the equalizer from sophomore forward Mikkel Fodstad in the 77th minute, who scored off a shot that came from outside the box. The keeper got a touch to it but it was not enough to keep the shot out.
- Saint Peter's was unable to find the winning goal in the last 13 minutes of play, as the score finished 2-2.
Inside the Numbers
- Skeen's goal was the first of his career.
- Fodstad's goal was the first of his career.
- The Peacocks registered 20 shots. Fodstad and Skeen combined for seven of those shots.
- Saint Peter's recorded six shots on target. Fodstad led the way with two, while Climpson, Skeen, junior midfielder Conlan Paventi, and freshman midfielder Lex Vaughan each recorded one.
- Graduate goalkeeper Guillem Badenes Mecho made one save.
- Sophomore defender Charlie Hare and graduate defender Tim Fafian were issued yellow cards.
Thoughts From the Manager - Julian Richens
- Taking the positives out of the game, good to see Reiss and Mikkel score their first collegiate goals for us.
- We definitely created enough chances in the second half to win the game comfortably - with composure and game sharpness would expect us to finish those.
- Our experienced players got a reminder of the college game nuances required to win games at this level, which should be ingrained in their game at this point. I would expect to get better in all aspects of our play in the coming games.
Up Next
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The Peacocks make the trip to face Stony Brook, NY to take on the Seawolves on Monday, August 29th, with a scheduled 6:00 p.m kick off.
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