Box Score Piscataway, N.J.- The Saint Peter's University men's soccer team lost to Rutgers University, 2-0, on Monday night at Yurcak Field.
Game Notes
- Saint Peter's fought hard for 90 minutes during the Labor Day match.
- The first half was a defensive battle as both teams went scoreless.
- Luciano Sanchez broke open the scoring with a goal for Rutgers in the 58th minute.
- Rutgers forward Ian Abbey sealed the victory for the Scarlet Knights with a goal seven minutes left in the game.
Inside The Numbers
- In the first half, Rutgers attempted 10 shots compared to Saint Peter's two shots.
- For the whole 90 minutes, Saint Peter's attempted four shots, with two shots on goal.
- Tim Strele and Mikkel Fodstad each had one shot on goal.
- Saint Peter's goalkeeper Pedro Alves worked tirelessly by saving nine shots.
Up Next
The Peacocks will take on the St. John's University Red Storm on Friday evening at 7 p.m. in Queens, N.Y.
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