Men's Soccer Holds Off Maritime for Fifth-Straight Win

When and Where

September 27, 2022 – Danzi Stadium (Patchogue, NY)

Result

The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) men's soccer team held off SUNY Maritime for a 1-0 Skyline Conference win on Tuesday evening.

Records

St. Joseph's 6-1-0 (3-0-0 Skyline), Maritime 1-6-2 (0-3-1 Skyline)

Top performers

• Last week's Skyline Conference Offensive Player of the Week Justin Gracia scored the game's only goal
• Sean Gordon was credited with the assist on Gracia's goal
• Josh Lehr made one save for his second shut out of the season

How it happened

• St. Joseph's broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when Gordon played a deep cross into the box for Gracia, who beat the Maritime keeper with his head
• Maritime had a few chances to tie the match in the second half but struggled to challenge Lehr with shots on goal

Notes

• Gracia has now scored in three-straight games and is tied with Nick Pensavalle and Anthony Guzzone for second on the team in scoring
• Gordon's assist ties him with Pensavalle for first on the team in the category
• SJNY outshot Maritime 18-7 and won four corners in the match

Up next

• The Golden Eagles return to action on Sunday, October 2, when they host Yeshiva University for a Skyline Conference contest at 3:00 pm