PURCHASE, N.Y. – Manhattanville University defeated Mount Saint Mary (3-7-3, 3-2-3 SKY) this Saturday afternoon, 2-1. A second-half goal from
Roberto Velasquez-Osorio (Monticello, N.Y./Monticello) proved to be the difference as the Valiants improved to a 10-3-3 overall and 7-1-0 in conference play.
Prior to kick-off Manhattanville recognized seniors
Dwayne Brown II (Bronx, N.Y./Cardinal Spellman),
Luis Del Riego (Madrid, Spain/Rafa Nadal International),
Joe Kearns (Yorktown Heights, N.Y./Yorktown),
Kyle Knussman (Sayville, N.Y./Sayville),
James Malone (Centereach, N.Y./Centerreach),
Leo Marsella (Mamaroneck, N.Y./Mamaroneck),
Tiernan McLaughlin (Yonkers, N.Y./Fordham Prep),
Manuel Morales (Madrid, Spain/International College Spain),
Alec Pineda (Yonkers, N.Y./Port Chester),
Patrick Quinn (Rye, N.Y./Rye),
Peter Scotto (North Bellmore, N.Y./Wellington C. Mepham),
Aiden Sivio (Staten Island, N.Y./Monsignor Farrell),
Keanu Stingone (Kew Gardens, N.Y./Archbishop Molloy),
Oliver Tecuapetla (Valhalla, N.Y./Valhalla),
Roberto Velasquez-Osorio (Monticello, N.Y./Monticello), and
Dylan Von Brook (Shirley, N.Y./William Floyd).
The Valiants were quick to apply offensive pressure, with
Tiernan McLaughlin (Yonkers, N.Y./Fordham Prep) recording two shots on goal within the opening 11 minutes. The Valiants continued to control possession in the attacking third before breaking through in the 24
th minute.
Alec Pineda (Yonkers, N.Y./Port Chester) found the back of the net for his ninth goal of the season at the 23:29 mark, with
Aiden Sivio (Staten Island, N.Y./Monsignor Farrell) and
Alex Rojas (Mastic, N.Y./William Floyd) each earning assists to give Manhattanville an early 1-0 advantage.
Manhattanville maintained their offensive momentum throughout the opening half, generating several scoring opportunities.
Oliver Tecuapetla (Valhalla, N.Y./Valhalla) and
Marco Palushaj (Northville, Mich./Northville) each recorded shots on goal, while
Nickolas Pagan (Valley Stream, N.Y./Valley Stream North) nearly doubled the lead in the 33
rd minute with an attempt that struck the post. Despite the Valiants' offensive efforts, the Knights responded in the 40
th minute as Cam Welsh scored off an assist from Guilherme Martins, sending both teams into halftime tied at 1-1.
Coming out of the break, the Valiants' persistence paid off in the 55
th minute when Velasquez-Osorio found the back of the net for his fourth goal of the season at 54:22, securing Manhattanville's lead at 2-1.
Von Brook played all 90 minutes in net, and finished with four saves to earn the victory.
UP NEXT
The Valiants seek another conference victory as they face off against Merchant Marine Oct. 20 at 7PM.
