JERSEY CITY, NJ.- The Saint Peter's women's soccer team (1-11-1) CONF. (0-6-1) put two goals forward today, but it was not enough to put them past the Rider Broncs (4-6-1) CONF. (3-5). The Peacocks fell 2-4 at Jaroschak Field.
Pinho Magno netted her first goal of the season, while Viggiano recorded her third. The Peacocks came back from being down two goals. Ultimately, the Broncs would score two more to come away with a win.
WHAT HAPPENED:
FIRST HALF:
The Broncs opened scoring just six minutes into the game.
Julia Pinho Magno responded with a shot that went wide.
Just four minutes later, Ava DeGeorge of the Broncs launched a shot from outside the 18-yard box to get Rider on the scoreboard once again.
A foul in the Rider box in the 13th minute on
Julia Pinho Magno led to a Saint Peter's penalty after referee review. Pinho Magno drained the ball into the back of the net to get the Peacocks within one.
The Peacocks and Broncs each exchanged shot attempts for the next 12 minutes. Substitute
Elise Viggiano scored a goal in the 27th minute.
Shelby Brunotte got the assist.
With the game now levelled, both teams were trying to get the win. Rider's Courtney Carter got the Broncs' third goal of the game eight minutes before the half.
SECOND HALF:
The second half opened with a shot from
Bianca Bellino that was saved by the Rider keeper.
Rider then had three shots as they tried to secure their lead. The Broncs cemented their lead in the 56th minute after a goal from Annie Small.
Mayla McLean fired a shot in the 82nd minute, but it wasn't enough to get the Peacocks another goal.
UP NEXT:
The Peacocks will head three hours north this Saturday to Poughkeepsie, NY, where they'll face the Marist Red Foxes at 7 PM ET. You can stream the game live on ESPN+
