Rockville Centre, N.Y. – The Molloy men's soccer team stepped out of conference play Tuesday afternoon, hosting Assumption University. The two teams battled for 90 minutes but ultimately drew, 0-0, at John A. Darcy Field. With the result, the Lions now stand at 4-5-3 on the season, while the Greyhounds move to 3-6-2 on the campaign.
 
Prior to the start of the contest, the program celebrated its members of the senior class: Diogo Ferreira (Computer Science), Kevin Graca (Accounting), Nick Leon (Biology), Ollie Murch (Management), and Sean Salgueiro (Business Management).
 
How it Happened

• Through the opening 15 minutes, both teams traded shots by the opponents back line.
• In the 20^th minute, freshman Brennan Murphy created space for a chance, but had his chance denied by Assumption goalkeeper Iver Sjavag.
• Freshman Callum Hunt was challenged in net in the 25^th and 30^th minute, but both shot attempts were saved, keeping the game scoreless.
• Assumption had a golden chance to score in the 34^th minute. With Hunt coming off his line, the Greyhounds looked to score off the foot of Jorgo Karamelo, but the shot was saved by a member of the cardinal and white.
• The Lions would have two chances for the remainder of the first half, but neither opportunity would land on target, sending the contest into halftime, 0-0.
• Coming out of halftime, the game turned into a possession contest, as neither team generated a shot on goal in the opening 15 minutes.
• Following a foul by the Lions in the 59^th minute, the road team was awarded a penalty shot. Penalty kick taker Cody Holbert stepped up and sailed his shot high, in what would be the best chance of the afternoon for the squad.
• In the 62^nd minute, sophomore Mathew Broadhead flicked a header on goal, but the chance was saved.
• Seven minutes later, the Lions would have its best chance of the afternoon. Following a clearing attempt by the road team, junior Matt Star had the ball fall to him inside the six-yard box, but his shot would go wide of the far post, keeping the Lions off the board.
• The 72^nd minute saw Hunt make his best save of the contest with a diving stop to his left, keeping the contest without a score.
• With 11 minutes to play, the cardinal and white would have its final chance of the contest. Freshman Brennan Murphy opened a chance, but sent his shot high of target and the contest would end in a scoreless draw.

Top Performances

• Ferreira and Broadhead lead squad with three shots including one on goal apiece.
• In goal, Hunt made six saves.

Up Next
Molloy returns to East Coast Conference play Saturday, October 19 when they travel to Sparkill, N.Y. for a matchup against St. Thomas Aquinas at 2:30 p.m.