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Princeton University Athletics
Tuesday, September 27
Queens, N.Y.
7:00 PM
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Men's Soccer Edged By St. John's
September 27, 2022 | Men's Soccer
A two-goal deficit was too much for Princeton to overcome in a 2-1 defeat at St. John's in a rematch of the 2021 NCAA Tournament First Round.
Daniel Diaz Bonilla scored for the Tigers, who suffered their third consecutive one-goal loss to the Red Storm.
Einar Lee opened the scoring for St. John's on the 18th minute. Atila Ashrafi and Nigel Griffith worked the ball down the right side, eventually sending a low cross into the six-yard area which Lee got a foot on to knock home.
The Red Storm doubled their lead early in the second half via a Wesley Leggett goal in the 55th minute. He settled down a rebound of an Adrian Rosarth shot and connected on the second chance to put the Tigers behind by a pair.
The deficit could have been more for the Tigers if not for a huge save from William Watson in the 62nd minute. A long pass sprung Griffith alone on a 1v1 break, but Watson charged off his line and got a foot on Griffith's shot to keep the Tigers within striking distance.
Diaz Bonilla would give Princeton some life in the 77th minute, finishing off a well-executed set piece. Lucas Gen was first to a Malik Pinto service, heading it back across the end line to a waiting Diaz Bonilla whose subsequent header found the back of the net to cut the deficit in half with 13:20 remaining.
That was as close as the Tigers would get as the Red Storm defended well the rest of the way.
Overall, Princeton held a 16-7 edge in shots and an 8-5 edge in shots on goal. Diaz Bonilla and James Wangsness each had four shots for the Tigers.
Up next, the start of Ivy League play on October 1 at Dartmouth. Kickoff with the Big Green is set for 4:30 p.m.
Daniel Diaz Bonilla scored for the Tigers, who suffered their third consecutive one-goal loss to the Red Storm.
Head Games.
— Princeton Men's Soccer (@TigerMensSoccer) September 28, 2022
Daniel Diaz Bonilla gives the Tigers some life with this header off a set piece. pic.twitter.com/I9Tm0k5Zij
Einar Lee opened the scoring for St. John's on the 18th minute. Atila Ashrafi and Nigel Griffith worked the ball down the right side, eventually sending a low cross into the six-yard area which Lee got a foot on to knock home.
The Red Storm doubled their lead early in the second half via a Wesley Leggett goal in the 55th minute. He settled down a rebound of an Adrian Rosarth shot and connected on the second chance to put the Tigers behind by a pair.
The deficit could have been more for the Tigers if not for a huge save from William Watson in the 62nd minute. A long pass sprung Griffith alone on a 1v1 break, but Watson charged off his line and got a foot on Griffith's shot to keep the Tigers within striking distance.
Diaz Bonilla would give Princeton some life in the 77th minute, finishing off a well-executed set piece. Lucas Gen was first to a Malik Pinto service, heading it back across the end line to a waiting Diaz Bonilla whose subsequent header found the back of the net to cut the deficit in half with 13:20 remaining.
That was as close as the Tigers would get as the Red Storm defended well the rest of the way.
Overall, Princeton held a 16-7 edge in shots and an 8-5 edge in shots on goal. Diaz Bonilla and James Wangsness each had four shots for the Tigers.
Up next, the start of Ivy League play on October 1 at Dartmouth. Kickoff with the Big Green is set for 4:30 p.m.
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Team Stats
PRI
SJU
Goals
1
2
Shots
16
7
Shots on Goal
8
5
Saves
3
7
Corners
3
4
Fouls
16
5
Scoring Plays
Einar Lye (1)
Assisted By: Nigel Griffith , Atila Ashrafi
GOAL by SJU Lye, Einar Assist by Griffith, Nigel and Ashrafi, Atila.
17:24
Wesley Leggett (2)
Assisted By: Adrian Roseth
GOAL by SJU Leggett, Wesley Assist by Roseth, Adrian.
54:52
Daniel Diaz Bonilla (2)
Assisted By: Lucas Gen , Malik Pinto
GOAL by PRI Diaz Bonilla, Daniel Assist by Gen, Lucas and Pinto, Malik.
76:40
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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