Last Minute Goal Pushes Men's Soccer Past Morrisville in Season Opener

Head Coach Jeremiah Kneeland '05 earned his first career coaching victory with win over SUNY Morrisville

MORRISVILLE, NY - First year forward Jeremy Brand ’11 (Cato, NY -- Cato-Meridian) scored his first career goal this afternoon with only 1:11 left on the clock to give the Soaring Eagles their first win of the 2007 season.

This afternoon’s game was a back and forth battle between two physical and competitive teams. Both EC and Morrisville had many opportunities to take the lead this afternoon, but neither team was able to capitalize on their possessions. It was not until the closing minutes of the second half, that the Soaring Eagles were really able to apply all of their offensive pressure.

Morrisville’s defense did everything in their power to keep the ball out of the back of their net, but with only moments to spare Brand was able to get the ball on his foot, and blast it by Mustang goalkeeper Anthony Woods, giving EC the win.

The Soaring Eagles defense played a crucial role in tonight’s victory shutting down Morrisville’s attack time after time. Along with the Soaring Eagles solid defensive play, third year goalkeeper Jon DePrimo ’09 (Elmira, NY -- Southside) came up with a total of 7 saves this afternoon.

This win also marks the first career victory for Coach Jeremiah Kneeland ’05, who was named head coach of the Soaring Eagles earlier this summer.

“I am very pleased with the way the team played this afternoon. It was a hard fought battle between two equally matched teams. Tonight’s win was a true testament to how hard this team has worked throughout the preseason, and I know that we will continue to improve as the year goes on,” said Coach Kneeland.

Men’s Soccer returns to action this Saturday, September 8th when they take on Nationally Ranked Hobart College at 1 p.m. at Campus Field.