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Men's Soccer

The Mountain Cats Suffer a 2-1 Loss in Overtime at Goldey-Beacom

Wilmington, DE

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2953An overtime goal from Omar Hernandez scored Goldey-Beacom a 2-1 non-conference victory over the Pitt-Johnstown men's soccer team, Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington, DE. The Mountain Cats fell to 1-12 overall and remain 0-7 in conference-play.

Erik Tapper opened scoring for the Lightening less than five minutes into the game after taking a shot from 20 yards out, sending the ball past Pitt-Johnstown keeper Nate Kleya for a 1-0 lead.

In return, the Mountain Cats answered in the 33rd minute with a goal from Kevin Neskie who headed int the ball following a throw in from Erik Etter to tie the game, 1-1.

After a scoreless second half, both teams continued their battle in overtime where Goldey-Beacom secured the win in the 98th minute. Mateus Silvestre sent a through ball to Omar Hernandez, who tapped it inside the left post to score the game winning goal for the Lightening, and set the final score at 2-1.

Kleya suffered the loss in goal after facing 15 shots and making nine saves.

Suhail Bismilla earned the win in goal for Goldey-Beacom after seeing 12 shots from the Mountain Cats and making three saves. Goldey-Beacom improved their record to 5-9 overall.

The Mountain Cats travel to Bloomsburg University for a PSAC match on Saturday at 5:00 p.m., before returning home to host a conference match against California University (PA) on October 21 at the Pitt-Johnstown Soccer Field.   
 
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Players Mentioned

Erik Etter

#4 Erik Etter

M
5' 11"
Sophomore
Nate Kleya

#1 Nate Kleya

GK
6' 1"
Sophomore
Kevin Neskie

#11 Kevin Neskie

D
6' 0"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Erik Etter

#4 Erik Etter

5' 11"
Sophomore
M
Nate Kleya

#1 Nate Kleya

6' 1"
Sophomore
GK
Kevin Neskie

#11 Kevin Neskie

6' 0"
Junior
D