Back to back wins for Monmouth soccer as both the men and women’s defeated Delaware over the weekend. On Saturday Oct. 5, men’s soccer (5-1-5) remained undefeated as they shut out Delaware under the lights. Coming off of a one point loss on the road to Princeton in non-conference play Monmouth looked to capture this win and did just that.
Monmouth came out of the gates kicking, as they got two corner kicks and a shot sent at Delaware’s goalie Adam Vik to start action but Vik prevented Monmouth from getting on the board early on in the contest. As Monmouth continued to apply pressure on the offensive end, and Vik continued to protect for his end, Monmouth broke through at 37:10 thanks to forward Victor Andersson’s first career goal. The freshman was found from midfielder Patrick Osiecki.
Monmouth held the 1-0 lead at halftime.
While the first half was an offensive frenzy, the second half was held down by Monmouth’s defensive end.
Goalkeeper Eryk Dymora came up big in goal as he faced Delaware’s offense. He was able to keep them from scoring after making three saves in the first 15 minutes.
While both teams fought to add a goal, seeking opportunities on both ends, it was midfielder Jasen Bottini that added Monmouth’s second and final goal of the day, securing the 2-0 victory.
This was Dymora’s fifth shutout of the season, finishing with five saves. Dymora will look to continue his shutout streak as Monmouth faces William & Mary on Saturday Oct. 12 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Mens soccer were not the only ones to shut out a Delaware team. Women’s soccer faced the Blue Hens on Sunday Oct. 6 where a goal from forward Summer Reimet locked in Monmouth’s third CAA win of the season.
After both teams had their chances, and stops, Reimet sent her first shot of the day soaring towards Delaware’s goalkeeper Kyla Burns, but sent it just high of the goal.
Just before the half, Burns was faced with a Chloe Ferreira shot that she was able to get a piece of, keeping Monmouth off the scoreboard as they went into the half.
The second half reflected the first, as both teams found opportunities but struggled to capitalize on them. Monmouth refused to go down without a fight and at the 87:40 mark defender Lauren Bruno found Reimet who was able to capitalize on the pass and sent one past the Delaware goalkeeper, giving them the first and only goal they needed to secure the win, handing Delaware their first conference loss of the year.
The Hawks will face Campbell tomorrow Oct. 10 in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
