Men's Soccer Battles Arcadia, 3-3
HILLSIDE, N.J. (9/13/06) - Kean University
junior goalkeeper Kyle Crego (Ocean City, Md.)
made seven saves, including a key stop late in the second overtime,
as the Cougars tied Arcadia University, 3-3, in men's soccer action
on Wednesday afternoon. The Cougars record stands at 3-1-1, while
Arcadia is now 1-1-1 this season.
The Cougars took a 1-0 lead early in the first half, as junior
midfielder Damien Serafin (Wallington, N.J.)
dribbled around the defender in the left side of the box and fired
a shot into the right corner for second goal of the season. Arcadia
tied the game less than 10 minutes later, as sophomore back
Matt Benner (Telford, Pa.) scored off the assist
from senior forward Stephan Szygiel (Chalfont,
Pa.).
In the second half, Kean opened up the scoring as junior midfielder
Konrad Kruczek (Clifton, N.J.) headed in a free
ball from sophomore back Christian Raigoza (Paterson,
N.J.) for the 2-1 lead in the 51st minute. Just 1:24
later, the Cougars were called for a trip inside the box and senior
midfielder Matt Abate (Marlton, N.J.) connected on
the penalty kick to tie the game back up.
The Cougars again took a one-goal lead, as sophomore forward
Jorge Aguilar (Paterson, N.J.) scored off the
assist from freshman midfielder Ronald Quiroz (Fairview,
N.J.) in the 66th minute. Arcadia tied the game one final
time in the 73rd minute, as senior midfielder Zach Askin
(Elkins Park, Pa.) picked up a loose ball following a save
on the direct kick from Abate.
In the overtime sessions, the Cougars had two shots in the first
extra session that Arcadia freshman keeper Jeff Kratohwill
(Pennsburg, Pa.) saved. In the second overtime period,
Cregoalso made a game-saving stop in the final minutes. Kratohwill
finished the game with four saves.
In the physical contest that had both teams combine for 45 fouls
and five yellow cards, the Cougars held a slight edge in shots,
16-15, and a 10-5 advantage in corner kicks.
The Cougars return to action on Saturday, September 16, when they
host Richard Stockton College in the New Jersey Athletic Conference
opener for both teams at 3 p.m.
