LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Leading 2-0 at halftime, the East Stroudsburg University men's soccer team exploded for four goals in the final 45 minutes to pick up a 6-0 victory against Felician in the program's first game in 661 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic to begin the 2021 season.
Notables
- The Warriors (1-0) were led by Colby Raymond, who recorded six points on two goals and two assists.
- Bradley Turocy also totaled a pair of goals on the evening.
- Trevor Paone and Juan Carlos also registered goals.
- Lucas Marques, who made his ESU debut, recorded three assists.
- Jacob Schwien, a Cal U transfer, added an assist.
- The Warriors outshot the Golden Falcons 20-2.
- On goal, ESU led 14-0 on shots.
- Evan Miele recorded the shutout in net. He did not have to make a save in 90 minutes of action.
- ESU now leads the all-time series 11-1, outscoring Felician 38-7 in those contests.
How it Happened
- 7:40 | Raymond took possession and quickly sent a high pass in front of the net, which Turocy settled and fired at the incoming goalkeeper. After a save, Turocy took possession after the rebound and beat the keeper to the right.
- 21:31 | On a free kick in the defensive end, Felician looked to gain possession after a Warrior header. The Golden Falcons would not be able to maintain it, as Raymond took a pass from Marques in front of the net and beat the keeper to the right side.
- 51:57 | A few minutes into halftime, Teun Jacobs found Colby Raymond on the left side. Raymond, with room in front of him sent a crossing pass to the middle to Turocy. The goalkeeper didn't have a chance, as Turocy put the ball in the wide open net.
- 74:48 | With the ball heading out of bounds over the goal line, Jacob Schwein slid and saved the ball from crossing the line. In the sliding motion, he sent a beautiful cross pass to Trevor Paone. Paone took advantage of the pass and beat the keeper.
- 77:56 | Off of a corner kick, Marques found Carlos on the far side of the net with a perfect pass to lift ESU to a 5-0 advantage.
- 80:21 | Raymond wrapped up the scoring, as Marques, sent a through ball to Raymond. With no defenders in front, he deposited the shot into the net.
UP Next: ESU looks to keep momentum going this weekend, as ESU heads to Molloy Sunday. The game is slated to start at 6:00 p.m. in Rockville, N.Y. ESU's home opener is set for September 8 against Staten Island at Eiler-Martin Stadium.