Seawolves score in 87th and 89 minute in comeback
Stony Brook, N.Y. - The Stony Brook men's soccer team opened its 2008 home schedule in exciting and dramatic fashion, scoring goals in the 87th and 89th minute, respectively, to defeat Long Island University, 2-1 at LaValle Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Seawolves win their first of the year to move to 1-2-1 while Long Island remains winless at 0-3-0.
Long Island struck first in the match, scoring in the 69th minute. Jukka Lehto and Ryan Vignona executed a give-and-go as Lehto put the ball past senior goalkeeper Dawid Ditrich (Gdansk, Poland).
The second half of the game saw much action as Stony Brook had numerous scoring opportunities. Freshman Yannick Prescod (Rochester, N.Y.) had a one-on-one opportunity but his attempt was saved out-of-bounds to create a corner kick opportunity. Sophomore Mark Secko (Shoreham, N.Y.) also had a scoring chance but was called offsides.
Stony Brook continued to put the pressure on the Blackbirds' defense and finally, it proved fruitful. After a throw-in from sophomore Mladen Ramic (Belgrade, Serbia) reached the box, a header from a Stony Brook player went off the post and freshman Kevin Zalewski (Parsippany, N.J.) was in the right place at the right time as he put the ball past Long Island keeper Adam Janssen to tie the score at one.
The momentum continued for Stony Brook and the home team converted in style just under two minutes later. A cross from junior James Palumbo (Carmel, N.Y.) was headed home by junior Oscar Leis (Ozone Park, N.Y.) with just over a minute to play as the Seawolves took a 2-1 lead.
Stony Brook is on the road for its next match as it travels to play Georgetown University on Wednesday afternoon. Kick-off is slated for 3 pm.
Long Island struck first in the match, scoring in the 69th minute. Jukka Lehto and Ryan Vignona executed a give-and-go as Lehto put the ball past senior goalkeeper Dawid Ditrich (Gdansk, Poland).
The second half of the game saw much action as Stony Brook had numerous scoring opportunities. Freshman Yannick Prescod (Rochester, N.Y.) had a one-on-one opportunity but his attempt was saved out-of-bounds to create a corner kick opportunity. Sophomore Mark Secko (Shoreham, N.Y.) also had a scoring chance but was called offsides.
Stony Brook continued to put the pressure on the Blackbirds' defense and finally, it proved fruitful. After a throw-in from sophomore Mladen Ramic (Belgrade, Serbia) reached the box, a header from a Stony Brook player went off the post and freshman Kevin Zalewski (Parsippany, N.J.) was in the right place at the right time as he put the ball past Long Island keeper Adam Janssen to tie the score at one.
The momentum continued for Stony Brook and the home team converted in style just under two minutes later. A cross from junior James Palumbo (Carmel, N.Y.) was headed home by junior Oscar Leis (Ozone Park, N.Y.) with just over a minute to play as the Seawolves took a 2-1 lead.
Stony Brook is on the road for its next match as it travels to play Georgetown University on Wednesday afternoon. Kick-off is slated for 3 pm.
