Marywood Sinks Men's Soccer in Overtime

Harry Penkoff '10 netted third career goal against Marywood

SCRANTON, PA - Third year midfielder Anthony Roma scored the game winning goal three minutes into the first overtime period to give the Pacers of Marywood University their third win of the season.

Today’s non-conference match between EC and Marywood was an evenly matched competition, with neither team really taking control of the game.

The Pacers struck first this afternoon on a penalty kick goal 8 minutes into the match. Mikhail Attong capitalized on the penalty kick opportunity, and gave his team the 1-0 lead. However, Marywood’s would only lead for about 9 minutes. Second year defender Harry Penkoff ’10 (Trumbull, CT -- Lawrence Academy) connected on a redirected cross to score the tying goal. Assisting Penkoff’s goal was midfielder Drew Kelsey ’08 (Salem, MA -- New Hampton) who initially redirected the cross from defenseman Dane Bertha ’09 (Pittsburgh, PA -- Deer Lakes).

Kelsey took the ball out of the air, and placed it right on Penkoff’s head. He then was able to direct past Pacer goalie Daniel Reynolds. Unfortunately, EC would not find the back of the Pacers net for the rest of the afternoon. Following the half time break, both teams tried to spark some type of offensive surge in hopes to earn the game winning goal, but neither team could seal the deal.

With the score tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, both teams stepped on the field for the first overtime. It would only take the Pacers three minutes to end the match. Roma was able to connect with Lee Powers who crossed the ball in behind the Soaring Eagles defense, and pushed it by goalkeeper Jon DePrimo ’09 (Elmira, NY -- Southside).

EC will now look to Saturday, as they prepare for their first Empire 8 Conference game of the season against #11 Stevens Tech. EC will face the Ducks on Campus Field at 1 p.m.