2007 Men's Soccer News & Highlights
Game Highlights
| Oct. 29, 2007 |
END SEASON WRAP-UP AND REVIEW
The Falcons finished the season with a 9-10-1, 5-6 GNAC record while finishing fourth in the conference and playing host in the first round of the GNAC playoffs.The Albertus Magnus Men's Soccer Team finished its 2007 season with a first round loss to visiting Suffolk University after defeating Suffolk in Boston, MA 3-1 just five days earlier. The Falcons greatly improved over their 5 wins just a year ago. "The team showed strong character while playing hard all season long and were in position to challenge for a win every game that we played this season," stated 3rd year Coach Jim Bernardo. The Falcons lose 6 seniors to graduation including 4 starters, but Bernardo is still encouraged for next season. "We made tremendous strides this season and we look forward to a very bright future. The seniors will be missed but we have a solid core of 16 returners including leading scorer J.J. Torres (Trumbull, CT) and 2nd Team All Conference Defender Mike Strong," said Bernardo. |
| Oct. 28, 2007 |
FALCONS DEFEATED IN HOME PLAYOFF CONTEST
In New Haven onSunday afternoon the Albertus Magnus Falcons Men's Soccer Team was defeated 2-0 by visiting Suffolk University in the first round of the GNAC playoffs. The Falcons were playing host to visiting Suffolk whom they defeated 3-1 just 5 days before in Boston, MA. It was not meant to be as Suffolk received two first half goals and the Falcons couldn't recover. |
| Oct. 24, 2007 |
FALCONS EARN PLAYOFF HOME GAME WITH 3-1 WIN
In Boston on Wednesday afternoon the Albertus Magnus Falcons Men's Soccer Team defeated host Suffolk University 3-1 in a big GNAC contest. The Falcons were lead by junior forward J.J. Torres (Trumbull, CT) who scored in the 21st minute. The Falcons then received two goals in the next 6 minutes from senior defender Doug Cole (New Haven, CT) and junior forward Derek Delucia (Hamden, CT) to make it 3-0 at the half. Suffolk would receive a goal in the 87th minute to spoil the shutout. With this win the Falcons secure a home play-off game and will play host to Suffolk University on Sunday at 1:00 PM. |
| Oct. 20, 2007 |
FALCONS EDGED BY EMMANUEL COLLEGE 1-0
In Boston on Saturday afternoon The Falcons were edged host Emmanuel College 1-0 in a key GNAC contest. Emmanuel scored in 73rd minute off a free kick by freshman forward Gavin Molta (Southwick,MA) off the head of senior mid-fielder Mark DaCruz (Taunton,MA). The Falcons travel to Boston, MA to face GNAC opponent Suffolk University at 3:30 PM in a big GNAC contest.
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| Oct. 16, 2007 |
FALCONS DEFEATED BY TRINITY COLLEGE 2-0
In New Haven on Tuesday afternoon the Albertus Magnus College Men’s Soccer Team was defeated by visiting Trinity College 2-0. Trinity used the same scoring combination both times. Senior forward Jonathan Hayes (Peabody, MA) passed to freshman mid-fielder Peter Marlette (Buffalo, NY). Albertus played the last 59 minutes with a man down as a result of two yellow cards which led to the 1 man deficit. The deficit proved to be too much for AMC. Trinity was able to score their second goal with their 1 man advantage. Albertus drops to 8-8-1, 4-4 GNAC on the season while Trinity College improves to 8-4, 4-3 NESCAC. Albertus travels to Emmanuel College on Saturday at 6:00 PM.
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| Oct. 13, 2007 |
FALCONS DEFEAT RIVIER COLLEGE 2-1
In New Haven on Saturday afternoon the Albertus Magnus College Men’s Soccer Team defeated visiting GNAC opponent Rivier College 2-1. The Falcons received goals from junior forward J.J. Torres (Trumbull, CT and junior forward Derek Delucia (Hamden, CT) to put the Falcons ahead 2-0. Rivier cut the lead to one on a goal from senior forward Christopher Dinardo (Danvers, MA) but could not get any closer. Albertus improves to 8-7-1, 4-4 GNAC on the season while Rivier College drops to 5-9, 3-5 GNAC. Albertus plays host to Trinity College on Tuesday at 4:00 PM on Senior Night.
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| Oct. 9, 2007 |
FALCONS EDGED BY JOHNSON AND WALES 1-0
In New Haven on Tuesday afternoon the Albertus Magnus College Men’s Soccer Team was defeated by GNAC opponent Johnson and Wales University 1-0. Albertus held the 5-2 shot advantage in the first half, but junior defender Nick O’ Rourke (Medway, MA) scored for Johnson and Wales in the 38th minute. The Falcons had multiple scoring opportunities in the second half including senior defender Doug Cole’s (New Haven, CT) shot that hit the cross bar but couldn’t find the back of the net. Albertus held the 10-4 shot advantage on the game. Albertus plays host to GNAC opponent Rivier College during Fall Fest on Saturday at 1:00 PM.
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| Oct. 6, 2007 |
FALCONS DEFEAT DANIEL WEBSTER COLLEGE 2-0
In New Haven on Saturday afternoon the Albertus Magnus College Men’s Soccer Team
defeated GNAC opponent Daniel Webster College 2-0. The Falcons were lead by two goals off the foot of junior mid-fielder Visar Gjeloshi (Hamden, CT). Gjeloshi scored early in the fifth minute from senior mid-fielder Dan Dias (Trumbull, CT) and senior mid-fielder Joe Salamone (Northford, CT). Gjeloshi again found the back of the net this time unassisted in the 67th minute of play. Albertus plays host to GNAC opponent Johnson and Wales University on Tuesday at 4:00 PM.
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FALCONS DOWNED BY VISITING LASELL 2-0
In New Haven, CT on Tuesday afternoon Lasell College defeated the Falcons 2-0. Lasell got on the board in the 17th minute off the head of junior forward Joseph Acuek (Lincoln, MA) from a corner kick off the foot of senior mid-fielder Brian Whelan (Weymouth, MA). That goal scoring combination accounted for both
goals. Acuek’s second header goal was on a Whelan throw-in in the 60th minute of play. Albertus plays host to GNAC opponent Daniel Webster College on Saturday at 1:00 PM.
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| Sept. 29, 2007 |
FALCONS UPENDED BY MT. IDA 2-0
In Newton, MA on Saturday afternoon Mt. Ida College got on the board first on a cross by junior back Brandon Chuba (Wallingford, CT/Mark T. Sheehan) to the foot of forward Adam Jensen (Boston, MA/Worcester Academy/Northeastern). This would give Ida the 1-0 lead early in the match in the 9th minute. Freshman Hayato Kanesaka (Old Tappan, NJ/Northern Valley) would tack on another goal in the 42nd minute from senior captain Greg Hagan (Weymouth, MA/Weymouth). This would put the Mustangs up 2-0 going into the second half. The two goals would be all Mt. Ida needed as the Falcons pushed in the second half but could not find the back of the net. Albertus plays host to GNAC opponent Lasell College on Tuesday at 4:00 PM.
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| Sept. 26, 2007 |
FALCONS DOWNED BY WESTFIELD STATE 1-0
In Westfield, MA on Wednesday afternoon Sophomore Kevin Andrade (Acushnet,MA) scored with 4:05 left in regulation to lift Westfield State to a 1-0 non-conference men’s
soccer victory over Albertus Magnus. Andrade scored on a header in front of the goalie and just out of the outstretched hands of sophomore goalie Gerald O'Connor (Hamden, CT)after receiving a pass from sophomore Ben Berthiaume (Swansea,MA). The Falcons had an opportunity to score with about 10 minutes to go but couldn't convert. Albertus travels to Newtown, MA to face GNAC opponent Mt. Ida College on Saturday 3:15 PM.
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| Sept. 24, 2007 |
ALBERTUS DEFEATS EASTERN NAZARENE 1-0
In Quincy, MA on Monday afternoon A harmless loose ball picked up 40 yards from goal became the game winning shot. Junior mid-fielder Visar Gjeloshi (Hamden, CT) picked up the loose ball closer to midfield than the goal, turned and found the back of the net. It was the decisive goal on the day. Albertus Sophomore goal-keeper Ryan Mihalyak (West Haven, CT) made 6 saves to get the shut out. The Falcons travel to Westfield State on Wednesday for a 3:30 PM kick off.
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| Sept. 22, 2007 |
ALBERTUS DOWNED BY NORWICH 2-0
In Northfield, Vt. on Saturday afternoon, Jake Yaris scored a goal, and Jake Pagragan made three saves as the Norwich men’s soccer team shut out visiting Albertus Magnus, 2-0, in a GNAC match Saturday afternoon at Howard Field. The Cadets, who have now won six consecutive matches, improve their record to 7-1-0 (3-0-0 GNAC). Norwich has recorded three consecutive shutouts, and is outscoring its opponents, 24-4, during its impressive six-game win streak. NU opened the scoring in the 21st minute as the Cadets benefited from an ‘own goal’ as an Albertus Magnus player inadvertently headed the ball into the Falcons’ net. Yaris added an insurance marker in the 44th minute, as the sophomore headed in a Chris Rivet corner kick to make it 2-0 Norwich. The Falcons look to get back to its winning ways as they travel to Eastern Nazarene College on Monday for a 3:30 PM start.
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| Sept. 20, 2007 |
ALBERTUS UPENDS ELMS 2-1
In New Haven on Thursday afternoon, The Albertus Magnus College Men’s Soccer team
defeated Elms College 2-1. Albertus was down late in the first half on freshman forward T. J.Nevue’s (Palmer, MA) goal from junior forward Jack Paulo II (Chicopee, MA) in the 41st minute. Albertus tied the game with just 40 seconds left in the first half on a goal off the head of senior defender Doug Cole (New Haven, CT) from senior mid-fielder Joe Salamone’s (Northford, CT) corner kick. The Falcons went ahead for good on senior forward Andre Ambersley’s (Springfield, MA) goal off junior forward J.J. Torres (Trumbull, CT) flick in the 72nd minute. Albertus travels to Nashua, NH on Saturday to face GNAC opponent Norwich University.
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| Sept. 17, 2007 |
BRANDEIS UPENDS ALBERTUS MAGNUS 2-0
In New Haven on Monday afternoon, The Albertus Magnus Men’s Soccer team was defeated by visiting Brandeis University 2-0. The game was scoreless at the half and through the first 58 minutes of the game. In the 59th minute Brandeis found the back of the net off the foot of senior forward Evan Duval (Wilbraham, MA). It was not until the 80th minute that Brandeis got on the board again, this time off the leg of sophomore mid-fielder Corey Bradley (Holyoke, MA). Albertus drops to 4-2-1 (2-0 GNAC) on the season while Brandeis improves to 2-1-2. The Falcons play host to Elms College on Thursday at 4:00 PM. |
| Sept. 15, 2007 |
ALBERTUS HANDS EMERSON COLLEGE THEIR FIRST LOSS OF THE SEASON
In New Haven on Saturday afternoon, the Albertus Magnus Men’s Soccer team continued to play well as it defeated GNAC opponent Emerson College 2-1. After a relatively quiet first half, Emerson got on the board in the 38th minute on a 20 yard blast off the foot of senior mid-fielder Chris Mathias (Gettysburg, PA). Albertus responded to tie it just before the half in the 42nd minute off the leg of sophomore mid-fielder Andrew Penna (North Haven, CT). Albertus would take the lead for good off the foot of freshman defender Mike Strong (Clinton, CT) on a corner kick deflection. Strong also led the defense, thwarting a few legitimate scoring opportunities by Emerson College. Albertus improves to 4-1-1 (2-0 GNAC) on the season while Emerson 4-1 (2-1 GNAC) suffers its first loss of the season. The Falcons play host to Brandeis University on Monday at 4:00 PM. |
| Sept. 11, 2007 |
TORRES HAT TRICK LEADS FALCONS TO 6-1 WIN
In New Haven on Tuesday afternoon, The Falcons wasted little time getting on the board as junior forward J.J. Torres (Trumbull, CT) scored in the 9th minute from freshman forward Matt Siperas (North Haven, CT). Just 6 minutes later Torres (Trumbull, CT) scored again, this time from senior mid-fielder Joe Salamone (North Branford, CT) to make it a 2-0 score. The score remained that way until the second half when freshman forward Matt Siperas (North Haven, CT) got in on the scoring first hand. He finished a pass from senior mid-fielder Dan Dias (Trumbull, CT). Torres (Trumbull, CT) compled his hat trick in the 55th minute on a pass from freshman mid-fielder Pete Hamasian (Hamden, CT). Junior mid-fielders Derek Delucia (Hamden, CT) and Visar Gjeloshi (Hamden, CT) both added goals late in the second half. Purchase College received its lone goal from senior mid-fielder and captain Matt Irish-Jones (Clarence, NY) on a free kick off the foot of junior mid-fielder Geoffrey Robbins (Glen Ridge, NJ). Albertus Magnus improves to 3-1-1 (1-0 GNAC) on the year and hosts GNAC opponent Emerson College on Saturday at 1:00 PM.
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| Sept. 8, 2007 |
MEN'S SOCCER IMPROVES TO 2-1-1 ON SEASON
The Falcons defeated GNAC opponent St. Joseph's College (ME) 2-0 on a solid second half effort. The first half went scoreless with both teams battling into the second half. Albertus wasted little time getting on the board as senior mid-fielder Joe Salamone (North Branford, CT) connected in the 49th minute from senior mid-fielder Dan Dias (Trumbull, CT) to take the lead 1-0. Dan Dias (Trumbull, CT) then got in on the scoring connecting in the 82nd minute from junior forward J.J. Torres (Trumbull, CT). The Falcons host Purchase College on Tuesday at 4:00 PM |
| Sept. 5, 2007 |
MEN'S SOCCER DROPS TO 1-1-1 ON THE SEASON AFTER HARD-FOUGHT GAME AT WESTERN CT STATE
Robert Madden (Hamden, CT) scored the game's only goal and Western Connecticut State University held on to defeat Albertus Magnus College, 1-0 in its home opener at Westside Athletic Complex Wednesday night.
Madden deposited his first goal of the season following an initial shot from Jesse Ferro (Brookfield, MA) from the right side of the box. The junior forward picked up the loose ball outside the goal mouth and drilled it to the back of the net in the third minute of play.
Dan Michalowski (Bristol, CT) earned the shut out after making four saves for the Colonials.
Gerald O'Connor (Hamden, CT), a teammate of Madden's at Hamden High School back in 2004, made five saves for the Falcons. |
| Sept. 2, 2007 |
NICHOLS COLLEGE WINS AMC FALL CLASSIC, ALBERTUS MAGNUS FINISHES 2ND
Albertus Magnus College fought a long and hard game against Mitchell College ending in a 1-1 tie. Albertus trailed early as in just the 7th minute of play senior mid-fielder Josh DaSilveira (Jafrey, NH) scored from 10 yards out off of a deflection. It wasn’t until the 87th minute that junior forward J.J. Torres (Trumbull, CT) was able to tie the match on a scramble in front of the net and force it into over time. Albertus did not go quietly as junior mid-fielder Visar Gjeloshi hit the cross bar in over time narrowly missing a game winner. Albertus Magnus record stands at 1-0-1 AMC plays at Western Connecticut State in Danbury on Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
In the early game Nichols College defeated Mt. St. Mary 3-0. Nichols received two quick goals that enabled them to dictate the tempo of the rest of the game. Freshman mid-fielder Ryan Wytrych (Feeding Hills, MA) headed in a free kick in the 13th minute and sophomore forward Beyen Kamara (Webster, MA) finished off a corner kick just 3 minutes later. Nichols would add one more goal off the head of senior forward Scott Thomas Gruner (Torrington, CT) in the 65th minute. Nichols was crowned tournament champion based on their 2-0 record. |
Sept. 1, 2007
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MEN'S SOCCER OPENS UP SEASON WITH WIN
Albertus Magnus College opened up its season with a 2-1 Victory over Mt. St. Mary College. Albertus trailed early in the first half on a breakaway goal by Francis Amarteifo in the 25th minute of play. Albertus did not get on the board until the second half when junior forward J.J. Torres (Hamden, CT) connected on a penalty kick in the 59th minute to tie the score at 1-1. The Falcons took the lead for good in the 78th minute on a pass from senior mid-fielder Joe Salamone (North Branford, CT) to senior forward Andre Ambersley (Springfield, MA) who finished from 8 yards out. Albertus Magnus (1-0) will face Mitchell College (0-1) at 2:30 PM on Sunday. Mt. St. Mary (0-1) will face Nichols (1-0) in the early game at 12:00 PM on Sunday.
Nichols College defeated Mitchell College in the early game 1-0. The lone goal was scored by sophomore forward Beyen Kamara (Webster, MA) in the 60th minute on a won scramble for the ball with the goalie. Nichols (1-0) will face Mt. St. Mary (0-1) in the early game at 12:00 PM on Sunday.
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| Aug. 29, 2007 |
MEN'S SOCCER TO HOST ANNUAL ALBERTUS MAGNUS FALL CLASSIC
The Falcons will host the Annual Albertus Magnus Fall Classic featuring Nichols College, Mt. St. Mary, and Mitchell College. Nichols will take on Mitchell at 12:00 PM on Saturday while the host Falcons take on Mt. St. Mary at 2:00 PM at Celentano Field. The action continues on Sunday as Nichols faces Mt. St. Mary at 12:00 PM and the tournament concludes with the Falcons facing Mitchell College at 2:00 PM.
Third Year Coach Jim Bernardo looks for significant improvement over last year's disappointing 5-13-1 season. "After a tough season, the team is looking to rebound and get back to the top of the GNAC. Lone senior captain (Joe) Salmone's leadership and strong play in the center mid-field is the key ingredient to the development and success of the 2007 Falcons," stated Bernardo. The Falcons look to be much deeper this season with 7 newcomers all competing for significant time this season.
Goal keepers Ryan Mihalyak (So.), Gerald O'Connor (So.), and Nick Cohen (Fr.) have all had a good preseason and all are competing for the starting job. Rob Saldibar will again lead the defense as a sophmore. Chris Drechsel (Sr.), Doug Cole (Sr.), and Cesar Castro (So.) will all add depth and experience to the defense. Freshman Newcomers Mike Strong and Anthony Lezaja will be competing for starting jobs on defense. Lone Senior Captain Salmone and Freshman Bryan Barrera will look to anchor the mid-field. Dan Dias (Sr.) and Derek Delucia (Jr.) are penciled in as the starting outside mid-fielders. Pete Hamasian (Fr.), Andrew Penna (So.), Mike Gerace (So.), and Dave Dziezyski (So.) will all add depth and experience to the mid-field. Returning leading scorer J.J. Torres (Jr.) will again look to lead the Falcons attack this season. Junior transfer Visar Gjeloshi, Andre Ambersley (Sr.), and Matt Siperas (Fr.) will all battle for a starting position and bolster the forward position this season. |
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