GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – A three-goal opening half proved too much to overcome for Pace University Men's Soccer Tuesday night, as the Setters fell to Adelphi University, 3-1, in Northeast 10 Conference action at Motamed Field. Pace moved to 3-3-3 overall and 0-3-1 in conference play.
Adelphi jumped ahead in the sixth minute before adding another goal at 24:06. Pace earned a pair of corner kicks during the opening 20 minutes and looked for a response, with Alex Squillacioti and Acland Zhang producing the Setters' two first-half attempts.
The Panthers added their third goal with 3:55 remaining before halftime, sending Pace into the break facing a 3-0 deficit.
The Setters came out with a stronger response in the second half. Pace generated six shots and three corner kicks over the final 45 minutes while keeping Adelphi off the scoreboard.
Squillacioti forced a save in the 59th minute before Eric Garcia put another attempt on target in the 73rd. Pace finally broke through at 77:50. Theo Poehlmann had his initial attempt stopped, but Alexander Dutra followed the play and found the back of the net to cut the deficit to 3-1.
Emilio Hernandez-Araujo provided a strong second half in goal, making four saves and keeping the Panthers scoreless after the break. Khais Milligan made two saves during the opening 45 minutes.
Pace finished with eight shots, four on goal and held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks. Dutra recorded his goal on his lone shot on target, while Squillacioti finished with two attempts.
The Setters return to action Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 pm when they continue NE10 Conference play at Assumption University .
