Live Stats
Riverdale, NY – Manhattan (3-2-0) aims to stay perfect at home when they host St. Francis Brooklyn (4-3-0) on Saturday, September 16 at Gaelic Park. Kickoff is set for 2:00 pm.
Last Time Out
The Jaspers throttled VMI 7-0 last Wednesday in Riverdale, NY. It was the most goals Manhattan has scored since it beat Saint Peter's 7-2 on October 24, 2005. The program record for goals in a game is 12, accomplished on October 16, 1979 against NYU.
Point Production
Six different players recorded points versus VMI. Juniors
Lucas Da Silva and
Callum Carsley as well as sophomore
Noah Amissah registered two goals apiece, while freshman
Brandon Joseph-Buadi chipped in four points. Carsley, junior
Ryan Shields and sophomore
Leonard Sohn added an assist each.
Locking the House
In three games at Gaelic Park, Manhattan has yet to allow a goal at home. It is the longest home shutout streak in the past 24 years. Dating back to last season, the Jaspers have won four consecutive games at home.
Gohier's Good Start
In the second game of the season, sophomore goalkeeper
Marcellin Gohier made two saves against VMI. Through the first 157 minutes of his Manhattan career, the Frenchman has yet to allow a goal while collecting three saves.
Conference Ranks
In the MAAC, Manhattan is ranked second in shots (72) and goals (11), tied for second in goals allowed (5) and tied for first in shutouts (3).
Individually, Da Silva, Joseph-Buadi and Amissah rank in the top 10 in the conference in points. Carsley is fifth among all players with 13 shots.
Scouting the Terriers
St. Francis Brooklyn is 4-3-0 in 2017, coming off a 1-0 loss against Hartford. The Terriers are on a two-game losing streak after winning three in a row, including a 3-2 victory over MAAC foe Saint Peter's.
Sammi Gliguem leads the attack with three goals and one assist, while Ali Tounkara has booted 14 shots this year. Roberto Bazzichetto has earned the majority of playing time in net. In five games, he's allowed nine goals while notching 11 saves.
Nifty At 50
This season marks the 50th anniversary of the Men's Soccer program. Manhattan will be hosting a special Alumni Day on Saturday, September 30 starting with the annual Alumni Game at 11:00 am. The Jaspers will then host Marist at 2:00 pm before holding a special 50th anniversary dinner at 7:00 pm. Click
HERE for more information.
Up Next
Manhattan wraps up their non-conference at Fordham on Wednesday, September 20 at 7:00 pm.
