No. 13 Cortland Bests Behrend Men’s Soccer on Final Day of D.C. Trip
The Penn State Behrend men’s soccer team fell to No. 13 Cortland, 4-0, on the final day of the Catholic Turk Emekli Classic, hosted by Catholic University.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Team Stats
Cortland
| Game Statistics | Penn State Behrend | Cortland |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 4 (3) | 24 (10) |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Fouls | 7 | 11 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 11 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Penn State Behrend men's soccer team fell to No. 13 Cortland, 4-0, on the final day of the Catholic Turk Emekli Classic, hosted by Catholic University.
Score: Cortland 4, Penn State Behrend 0
Records: Cortland (5-0), Penn State Behrend (1-3)
Key Moments:
* The Red Dragons notched the first goal of the game with four minutes left in the first half
* Mateo Marra put a pass from Stalyn Acosta into the back of the net
* Senior Blake Cooper (Murrysville, PA/Franklin Regional) had the best scoring chances for the Lions in the first 45 minutes with three shots on goal
* Cortland secured its fifth win of the season with three more goals in the second half
* Scott Schuyler scored off an assist from Matias Matic in the 69th minute and Marra delivered his second and third scores of the game in the 78th and 89th minutes
* Cooper's three shots led the Lions in Sunday's contest, while Marra tallied a game-high seven shots for Cortland
* The nationally-ranked Red Dragons defense was able to hold Behrend to only one second half shot and two corner kicks
* Freshman Anthony Scalise (North Huntingdon, PA/Norwin) saw his first collegiate action in his first start of the season, finishing with six saves
Up Next:
* Behrend will head to Grove City for a contest on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m.