BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The St. Joseph's University, N.Y. – Brooklyn men's soccer team defeated Yeshiva University, 2-1, on Tuesday afternoon from Aviator Field. The win was the first for the Bears in Skyline Conference play, improving to 1-0-1.
How It Happened
The Bears came out strong to start the first half. Francisco Garcia's (Brooklyn, N.Y./Park Slope Collegiate) long ball into the box found Matthew Kieblesz (Middle Village, N.Y./Monsignor McClancy), who headed the ball in the back of the net. The goal was enough for St. Joseph's to hold the halftime edge, 1-0.
The navy and gray struck again in the 64th minute with Victor Naci (Bordeaux, France/Bernard Palissy) tapping in a short Garcia pass. Yeshiva was able to slip through the SJBK defense in the 81st minute but the Bears held on to finish the game with a 2-1 win.
For the Bears
- Kieblesz scored his sixth goal of the season while Naci netted his fourth.Â
- Garcia dished his first two assists of the campaign.
- Naci had seven total shots with four on target.
- Christian Chimborazo (Elmhurst, N.Y./Queens Technical) registered three shots.
- Kieblesz was one of four Bears with two shots.
- Alex Castro (Miami, Fla./Christopher Columbus) finished with five saves.
Up Next
The Bears continue league play on Saturday, September 28th against SUNY Maritime College at Aviator Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm.
