Friday, August 26
Hamden, Conn.
4:00 PM
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Quinnipiac
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Boston College
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Eagles Beat Quinnipiac in Season Opener, 2-0
August 26, 2016 | Men's Soccer
Schulze-Geisthovel, Salama score for BC
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Boston College 2, Quinnipiac 0
Records: Boston College (1-0-0), Quinnipiac (0-1-0)
Location: QU Soccer Field, Hamden, Conn.
Attendance: 300
BC HIGHLIGHTS
- Senior Maximilian Schulze-Geisthovel scored the match's first goal in the 39th minute with an assist from senior Isaac Normesinu. It was his first goal in a BC uniform.
- Sophomore Raphael Salama added the other goal in the 50th minute when he headed in a corner kick from junior Mohammed Moro. It was his first collegiate goal.
- Sophomore Cedric Saladin made three saves in goal to record the clean sheet.
TURNING POINT
Schulze-Geisthovel scored the first goal of the season in the 39th minute which proved to be the game-winning strike.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Boston College controlled the pace in the first half by outshooting Quinnipiac, 12-1.
- After spending the entire half on the attack, Schulze-Geisthovel connected on BC's 12th and final shot of the half in the 39th minute when he scored on the feed from Normesinu.
- The Eagles put the pressure on early in the second half and added another goal in the 50th minute. Salama redirected Moro's corner kick – BC's second of the half – past the keeper to make it a 2-0 lead.
- Saladin made his three saves in the last 30 minutes to keep the Bobcats off the board.
UP NEXT
Boston College will host local rival Boston University on Sunday at 5 p.m. in Newton.
Score: Boston College 2, Quinnipiac 0
Records: Boston College (1-0-0), Quinnipiac (0-1-0)
Location: QU Soccer Field, Hamden, Conn.
Attendance: 300
BC HIGHLIGHTS
- Senior Maximilian Schulze-Geisthovel scored the match's first goal in the 39th minute with an assist from senior Isaac Normesinu. It was his first goal in a BC uniform.
- Sophomore Raphael Salama added the other goal in the 50th minute when he headed in a corner kick from junior Mohammed Moro. It was his first collegiate goal.
- Sophomore Cedric Saladin made three saves in goal to record the clean sheet.
TURNING POINT
Schulze-Geisthovel scored the first goal of the season in the 39th minute which proved to be the game-winning strike.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Boston College controlled the pace in the first half by outshooting Quinnipiac, 12-1.
- After spending the entire half on the attack, Schulze-Geisthovel connected on BC's 12th and final shot of the half in the 39th minute when he scored on the feed from Normesinu.
- The Eagles put the pressure on early in the second half and added another goal in the 50th minute. Salama redirected Moro's corner kick – BC's second of the half – past the keeper to make it a 2-0 lead.
- Saladin made his three saves in the last 30 minutes to keep the Bobcats off the board.
UP NEXT
Boston College will host local rival Boston University on Sunday at 5 p.m. in Newton.
Team Stats
BC
QUM
Goals
2
0
Shots
18
6
Shots on Goal
8
3
Saves
3
6
Corners
9
2
Fouls
12
7
Scoring Plays
M.Schulze-Geisthovel (1)
Assisted By: Isaac Normesinu
GOAL by BC M.Schulze-Geisthovel (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Isaac Normesinu, goal number 1 for season.
38:14
Raphael Salama (1)
Assisted By: Mohammed Moro
Header GOAL by BC Raphael Salama, Assist by Mohammed Moro, goal number 1 for season.
49:39
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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