EAST STROUDSBURG -- After taking a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute, the East Stroudsburg University men's soccer could not add another tally, falling to Jefferson, 2-1 in overtime on Saturday afternoon at Eiler-Martin Stadium.
The Warriors fall to 2-2 on the young season, while the Rams improve to 1-1.
Lucas Marques added his second goal in two games in the 11th minute, firing a shot off and nifty assist from Colby Raymond.
Notables
- ESU led 27-15 on shots and 9-8 on shots on goal.
- Jefferson held a 7-5 advantage on corners.
- Four yellow cards were issued, with three going to the Rams and one going to ESU. Jefferson's game-winning goal came with a man down, as Val Mokrejs earned a second yellow card and was slapped with a red card.
- Marques, who was featured on SportCenter's Top 10 Plays for his first goal as a Warrior, now has seven points in four games this season.
- Raymond now has an impressive four goals and four assists in four games this season, recording at least one point in three of the four possible contests.
- Evan Miele made a season-high six saves in goal for the Warriors.Â
How it Happened
- 10:41 | Oliver Verity would find Raymond in the box, as Raymond connected with Marques with space in the center of the goal box. Marques settled the pass and fired to the low right corner to give ESU the lead.
- 50:24 | Shortly into the second half, Michele Ganz would accept a pass from Mohamed Jawara, who fired a shot to the upper left of the net past Miele.
- 92:48 | In overtime, Mateo Infante would send a through ball heading towards the goal. Miele tried to smother the ball, but the ball would deflect and land right at TJ Hibsman feet, who fired into the open net for the golden goal.
Up Next: ESU opens PSAC East play on the road, battling West Chester on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
