Saturday, October 30
Princeton, N.J.
4:00 PM
Princeton University
10-5-0, 5-0-0
2
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No. 20 Cornell
10-3-1, 3-2-0
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2
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Cornell
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Princeton
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Photo by: Shelley M. Szwast
Men's Soccer Dispatches #20 Cornell, 2-1, To Remain In First Place
October 30, 2021 | Men's Soccer
The run continues.
Princeton (10-5--0, 5-0-0 Ivy) won its sixth game in a row, knocking off No. 20 Cornell at Sherrerd Field, 2-1. With the win, the Tigers have reached 10+ wins for the 15th time in program history and have now done so for in three consecutive seasons for the first time in program history.
Princeton Men's Soccer beat #20 Cornell 2-1 to remain atop of the Ivy League with two games left to play. With the win, the Tigers remained undefeated inside the Ivy League, and will enter the final two weeks of the season alone in first place with 15 points. The Big Red fall to 3-2-0 inside the Ivy League and can now do no better than a tie for first in the Ancient Eight. Yale, who entered the week in third with eight points, is currently playing at Columbia. If the Bulldogs lose or tie, Princeton will secure an Ivy League championship.
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The game changed in the 27th minute when forward Walker Gillespie found himself in on goal before being taken down by Cornell defender Henry Hylbert. Hylbert was shown a straight red card, leaving Cornell playing a man down for the rest of the game.
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Princeton immediately made use of the man advantage, with forward Walker Gillespie heading in a goal off of a corner kick from senior Kevin O'Toole a minute later.
The Tigers (10-5-0, 5-0-0 Ivy) went up by two on the Big Red (10-3-1, 3-2 Ivy) in the second half when Kevin O'Toole found junior forward Daniel Diaz-Bonilla in open space on the counterattack in the 55th minute. Diaz-Bonilla calmly dribbled around a Cornell defender before rocketing the ball into the top corner of the net for his fourth goal of the season.
Cornell made a late push to tie the game, scoring a goal in the 86th minute when Griffin Garrard knocked home a score. The Big Red pressured until the very last minute, but Princeton's strong defense was able to keep them at bay and preserve the Tiger victory.
Senior goalkeeper Jack Roberts had a great day in net, ending the game with 11 saves. One crucial moment was when he made two saves in a 10-second span, allowing the Tigers to stay 1-0 ahead in the first half.
Captain Kevin O'Toole had another excellent game, assisting on both of Princeton's goals. O'Toole's two assists give him 23 points this season on seven goals and nine assists. His nine helpers during the 2021 season are tied for No. 3 all-time by a Tiger and most since 1993. For his career, O'Toole now has 15 goals and 18 assists for 48 points. His 18 career assists are No. 4 all-time by a Princeton player.
O'Toole has seven goals and seven assists over his last eight games, including at least a point in six consecutive games -- with 19 total points over his last half-dozen games.
The Tigers are on the road next weekend, taking on Penn in Philly at 7 p.m.
Princeton (10-5--0, 5-0-0 Ivy) won its sixth game in a row, knocking off No. 20 Cornell at Sherrerd Field, 2-1. With the win, the Tigers have reached 10+ wins for the 15th time in program history and have now done so for in three consecutive seasons for the first time in program history.
Princeton Men's Soccer beat #20 Cornell 2-1 to remain atop of the Ivy League with two games left to play. With the win, the Tigers remained undefeated inside the Ivy League, and will enter the final two weeks of the season alone in first place with 15 points. The Big Red fall to 3-2-0 inside the Ivy League and can now do no better than a tie for first in the Ancient Eight. Yale, who entered the week in third with eight points, is currently playing at Columbia. If the Bulldogs lose or tie, Princeton will secure an Ivy League championship.
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The game changed in the 27th minute when forward Walker Gillespie found himself in on goal before being taken down by Cornell defender Henry Hylbert. Hylbert was shown a straight red card, leaving Cornell playing a man down for the rest of the game.
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Princeton immediately made use of the man advantage, with forward Walker Gillespie heading in a goal off of a corner kick from senior Kevin O'Toole a minute later.
Â27': PRINCETON GOAL!
— Princeton Men's Soccer (@TigerMensSoccer) October 30, 2021
Gillespie puts us a-head!
Princeton 1, No. 20 Cornell 0 pic.twitter.com/WD03h9hxUy
The Tigers (10-5-0, 5-0-0 Ivy) went up by two on the Big Red (10-3-1, 3-2 Ivy) in the second half when Kevin O'Toole found junior forward Daniel Diaz-Bonilla in open space on the counterattack in the 55th minute. Diaz-Bonilla calmly dribbled around a Cornell defender before rocketing the ball into the top corner of the net for his fourth goal of the season.
55': PRINCETON GOAL!
— Princeton Men's Soccer (@TigerMensSoccer) October 30, 2021
Daniel Diaz-Bonilla with a beauty and we lead by a pair!
Assists to Charles and O'Toole! pic.twitter.com/Nk9Ghu1Cps
Cornell made a late push to tie the game, scoring a goal in the 86th minute when Griffin Garrard knocked home a score. The Big Red pressured until the very last minute, but Princeton's strong defense was able to keep them at bay and preserve the Tiger victory.
Senior goalkeeper Jack Roberts had a great day in net, ending the game with 11 saves. One crucial moment was when he made two saves in a 10-second span, allowing the Tigers to stay 1-0 ahead in the first half.
Jack Roberts has 5 saves so far in the first half! Check out two right here.
— Princeton Men's Soccer (@TigerMensSoccer) October 30, 2021
Watch the game here:https://t.co/rX7Df6qzal pic.twitter.com/3qXOSQ934D
Captain Kevin O'Toole had another excellent game, assisting on both of Princeton's goals. O'Toole's two assists give him 23 points this season on seven goals and nine assists. His nine helpers during the 2021 season are tied for No. 3 all-time by a Tiger and most since 1993. For his career, O'Toole now has 15 goals and 18 assists for 48 points. His 18 career assists are No. 4 all-time by a Princeton player.
O'Toole has seven goals and seven assists over his last eight games, including at least a point in six consecutive games -- with 19 total points over his last half-dozen games.
The Tigers are on the road next weekend, taking on Penn in Philly at 7 p.m.
Team Stats
COR
PRIN
Goals
1
2
Shots
14
12
Shots on Goal
12
7
Saves
5
11
Corners
6
3
Fouls
16
14
Scoring Plays
Walker Gillespie (3)
Assisted By: Kevin O'Toole
GOAL by PRIN Gillespie, Walker Assist by O'Toole, Kevin.
26:54
Daniel Diaz Bonilla (4)
Assisted By: Kevin O'Toole , Alex Charles
GOAL by PRIN Diaz Bonilla, Daniel Assist by O'Toole, Kevin and Charles, Alex.
54:42
Griffin Garrard (1)
Assisted By: Connor Drought , Emeka Eneli
GOAL by COR Garrard, Griffin Assist by Drought, Connor and Eneli, Emeka.
87:48
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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