EASTON, MASS. – Two first half goals proved too much for the Roberts Wesleyan men's soccer team to overcome as they fell to Stonehill on Thursday evening, 2-1.
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The Skyhawks pulled ahead early with a goal in the 9
th minute of play off a header by Adam Branco. Stonehill followed up with a second goal in the 35
th minute to go up 2-0. The goal was scored by Keegan Nutt and assisted on by Stephen Vercollone.
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The Redhawks found their way back into the game with a goal in the 67
th minute by senior
Sam Moody, his second goal of the season. The Toronto, Ont. native was on receiving end of a cross from
Logan Wood which was headed into the back of the net.
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Roberts had two free kick opportunities in the final ten minutes of the game but the Stonehill defense was able to fend off any attack.
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Starting goalkeeper
John Ciavaglia made six saves in net.
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Next up for the Redhawks is a 1 p.m. Saturday matchup against Assumption College.
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