Friday, September 15
South Orange, NJ
6:56 PM
Seton Hall University
3-2-1, 0-1-0
0
vs
1
Georgetown
3-1-1, 1-0-0
1st half1
2nd half2
FinalF
Georgetown
1
0
1
Seton Hall
0
0
0
Pirates Fall to Georgetown in BIG EAST Opener, 1-0
9/15/2023 9:23:00 PM | Men's Soccer
South Orange, N.J. – The Seton Hall men's soccer team dropped its BIG EAST opener on Friday night to Georgetown, 1-0. The Pirate defense was strong once again, holding a potent Georgetown attack to just six total shots on the evening.
How it Happened
After the two sides jockeyed for momentum, Georgetown jumped out to an early lead in the 16th minute. After a shot from Marlon Tabora was turned away by Mats Roorda (Groningen, Netherlands), the rebound came to the left foot of Jacob Murrell who put one home to give the Hoyas the lead.
Seton Hall's best look of the first half came just before the halftime buzzer, as Andrea Borg (Sliema, Malta) corralled a loose ball on the edge of the penalty area. The graduate student sent a shot that trickled just wide of the far post, keeping the lead with Georgetown at the break.
Early in the second half, the Hoyas looked to double their lead. A shot from Kyle Linhares from just outside the area dove sharply in front of Roorda. The graduate goalkeeper was able to stay in front of the shot and deflect it away from danger.
The Pirates attempted to pick up the pace in the second half, generating more dangerous looks on offense. James Boote (Southampton, England) had a great look at goal from outside the penalty area in the 69th minute, but his attempt was stopped by Georgetown goalkeeper Ryan Schewe.
News & Notes
The Pirates remain home this week to take on Bucknell in non-conference action on Tuesday night at 6:56 p.m.
How it Happened
After the two sides jockeyed for momentum, Georgetown jumped out to an early lead in the 16th minute. After a shot from Marlon Tabora was turned away by Mats Roorda (Groningen, Netherlands), the rebound came to the left foot of Jacob Murrell who put one home to give the Hoyas the lead.
Seton Hall's best look of the first half came just before the halftime buzzer, as Andrea Borg (Sliema, Malta) corralled a loose ball on the edge of the penalty area. The graduate student sent a shot that trickled just wide of the far post, keeping the lead with Georgetown at the break.
Early in the second half, the Hoyas looked to double their lead. A shot from Kyle Linhares from just outside the area dove sharply in front of Roorda. The graduate goalkeeper was able to stay in front of the shot and deflect it away from danger.
52' | ANOTHER MATS DENIAL.
— Seton Hall Men's Soccer (@SHUMSOC) September 16, 2023
Mats Roorda makes a strong save to keep it a one goal game!#HALLin🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/lBsoyBQJY5
The Pirates attempted to pick up the pace in the second half, generating more dangerous looks on offense. James Boote (Southampton, England) had a great look at goal from outside the penalty area in the 69th minute, but his attempt was stopped by Georgetown goalkeeper Ryan Schewe.
News & Notes
- This marked the first time all season in which the Pirates have allowed a first half goal.
- The shot total was even on the night, 6-6.
- Roorda made a pair of saves in goal.
- Mans Saebbo (Gothenburg, Sweden) made his first appearance since Nov. 3, 2021 after missing all of last season due to a knee injury. Saebbo played nine minutes as a reserve.
The Pirates remain home this week to take on Bucknell in non-conference action on Tuesday night at 6:56 p.m.
Team Stats
GU
SHU
Goals
1
0
Shots
6
6
Shots on Goal
3
1
Saves
1
2
Corners
8
5
Fouls
12
11
Scoring Plays
Jacob Murrell (4)
Assisted By: Marlon Tabora
GOAL by GU Murrell, Jacob Assist by Tabora, Marlon.
15:36
Game Leaders
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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