Manhattan University Athletics

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Riverdale, NY - Playing at Gaelic Park for the first time since the 2019 season, Manhattan turned in a complete performance in defeating defending MAAC Champion Iona by a 1-0 count.

* The Jaspers are now 1-1-0, while the Gaels are 1-2-0.

* Manhattan dominated the action in the early going, and broke through in the 17th minute with its first score of the season.

* Sophomore Lucas Cyriacus (Munich, Germany / Pitt) crossed the ball to senior Oswald Annang (Accra Kokomle, Ghana / Peekskill (NY)), who placed it into the upper left corner from right in front net.

* Freshman goalkeeper Danny DiMarco (Sparta, NJ / Sparta) made six saves in earning his first collegiate win via a clean sheet.

* DiMarco was aided by a smothering midfield that kept constant pressure on the Iona forwards. 

* The Jaspers posted a 16-15 advantage in shots, with the Gaels registering advantages in shots on goal (6-4) and in corner kicks (8-7).

* After halftime there were eight yellow cards issued, with six being called on Iona.