Neumann University
11/5/13
Men’s Soccer
Neumann 2, Baptist Bible 0
CSAC First Round
ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University men’s soccer team defeated Baptist Bible College 2-0 in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) first round action on Tuesday afternoon.
Joe Martinho (fr. Freehold, N.J. / Colts Neck) opened the scoring 1:42 into the game as he sank a cross from Caleb Clanton (so. New Orleans, La. / McMain Secondary). The Knights held most of the action for the rest of the half, but could not find the back of the net again in the first 45 minutes.
In the 55th minute, Tben Donnie (fr. Clifton, Pa. / Conestoga) found himself in front of an empty net off a pass from Mike Atallian (jr. Wilmington, Del. / Salesianum) for a 2-0 lead. The Knights had more chances in the half for some insurance goals, but could not capitalize.
Neumann outshot Baptist Bible 14-4 overall and 6-2 on net. CSAC Player of the Year Alex Lacko (sr. Allentown, Pa. / Parkland) made the two saves in net needed to notch the shutout.
With the win, Neumann (12-6-2) will travel to No. 1 seeded Marywood on Thursday for semifinal action.
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Johns Hopkins 2, Neumann 1 ? ot
BALTIMORE, Md. ? The Neumann University men's soccer team fell in overtime 2-1 at Johns Hopkins University on a rain soaked Wednesday night.
The Blue Jays struck early, taking a 1-0 lead 3:23 into the game.
Mike Atallian (jr. Wilmington, Del. / Salesianum) scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season in the 24th minute. Vince Cortese (jr. Franklinville, N.J. / Delsea) threw the ball into play to Dan Chrashewsky (sr. Toms River, N.J. / Toms River South), who then got the ball to Atallian. Atallian found the corner of the net to tie the game at one. Chrashewsky and Cortese received the double assist on the goal.
As the rain came down, the teams played through the rest of regulation without another goal. In overtime, the Blue Jays scored in the 92nd minute after the Knights were unable to clear the ball.
Alex Lacko (sr. Allentown, Pa. / Parkland) made seven saves in net.
Neumann (7-3-2) heads to Rosemont on Saturday for conference action beginning at 2:00 PM.
This post was edited on 11/6 12:41 AM by dawrestling
This post was edited on 11/6 12:43 AM by dawrestling
Former Sals star Mike Atalian soccer at Neumann
