Rockville Centre, N.Y. – The Molloy men's soccer team fell to the New York Tech Bears, 3-2, in overtime Saturday afternoon at John A. Darcy Field. The Lions moved to 3-2-1 overall and 0-1 in ECC play, while the Bears improved to 3-5 overall and 2-0 in league play.

How it Happened

• The Bears generated the first four shots of the game.
• Junior Kenneth Garcia had a one-on-one chance with the goalie, but sent his chance wide in the 16^th minute.
• New York Tech went ahead 1-0 in the 19^th minute on a goal from Xavi Senlik.
• Molloy evened the score, 1-1, three minutes later. Senior Anthony Cestaro headed a free kick from senior Carlos Bonilla into the back of the net.
• The match was knotted at one at the end of the first frame.
• Senior Luis Mata completed a passing sequence with Cestaro and Bonilla to put the Lions ahead 2-1 in the 81^st minute.
• The visitors tied the contest, 2-2, in the 83^rd minute on a tally from Simon-Peter Omooba.
• Garcia created a chance in the extra session, but his try was stopped.
• Che Richards netted the game-winner for New York Tech 1:33 into overtime.  

Top Performances

• Cestaro tallied three points (one goal and one assist). The senior leads the team with 10 points (four goals and two assists).
• Bonilla recorded two assists. The senior leads the team with three helpers.
• Mata netted his first career goal.
• Freshman Sergio Peralta made six saves.

Up Next

• The Lions host Goldey-Beacom Wednesday, October 2. Kickoff with the Lightning is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.