Late goal sinks men’s soccer vs Rutgers-Newark

NEWARK, NJ (10/22/22) – A goal in the 89th minute^th minute, the Kean University men’s soccer team sunk 2-1 against Rutgers-Newark on Saturday night.

Franco Catania scored two goals for the Scarlet Raiders, who are improving to 7-6-4 overall and 4-2-2 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. Sant Alzate scored the only goal for the Cougars, who fall to 6-7-4 overall and 2-3-3 in the NJAC.

After a scoreless first half, Newark scored first when Catania converted a penalty in the 61^St Minute. The Cougars equalized in the 72nd minute^nd minute when Alzate scored Kelvin Gyamfi assisted ball.

The Scarlet Raiders finally broke through to the game-winner when Catania scored their second goal of the half with a goal in the 89^th Minute.

Newark led on shots (19-9) and shots on target (6-4), while Kean maintained the lead on corners (3-2).

Gyamfi, Isaac Guerreroand Matt O’Shea all notched two shots apiece. Dominic Grat made four saves in 90 minutes of work.

head coach Peter John Fallon and the Cougars will return to action on Wednesday, October 26th^thHosts the nationally ranked Montclair State University Red Hawks at 7:30 p.m