Posted: Oct 08, 2011
WESTON, Mass.-The Regis College men's soccer team was defeated Saturday afternoon at the Regis College Athletic Complex by Emmanuel College with the final score being 2-0.The Pride moves to 6-8 overall on the season, while the visiting Saints move to 8-3-4 on the season.
The first period opened with both teams jockeying for ball possession in their respective ends. The Saints James Carroll (Guilford, Conn.) broke away for two shots on goal that were quickly saved by Pride goalkeeper Andrew LaMacchia (Lynn, Mass.) who finished the half with four saves. The Saints continued to put pressure on the Pride's defense and found a seam late in the first period when Carroll cranked a well placed shot past LaMacchia to make the score 1-0 heading into the half.
The second goal of the game came late in the second period when Alan Parrelli (Reading, Mass.) converted a quick shot off a breakaway to put the Saints up 2-0. Pride goalkeeper Andrew LaMacchia finished the game with eight saves.
The Crimson and Gold return to action Thursday when they take on NECC conference foe Newbury College at 3:00 p.m. The Saint next matchup is Monday when they travel to Nashua N.H. to take on the Raiders from Rivier College at 3:00 p.m.