New Rochelle, NY - Fairfield was able to score twice in ten minutes during the second half of this afternoon's game to take a 2-1 victory over the Iona men's soccer team. A goal by Nicholas Smaldone was not enough to fend off the Stags.

After a scoreless first half, the excitement picked up for the Gaels when Fernando Liserra put up a shot that hit the crossbar. The rebound was taken for a header by Felipe Faundez, but was knocked down for a save by Fairfield netminder Jon Paul Francini.

Smaldone's goal came in the 56th minute off of a cross from Taurean Manders. The goal was the captain's third of the season. Four minutes later Fairfield responded with a score by Paul McQuade, who netted a cross from the right side. The Stags added the winning goal in minute 70. A series of two passes by McQuade and Sam Bailey set up the shot for Christian Uy on the left side.

With two seconds left in the game, Iona put forth a valient effort to save the outcome. Michael Ferenci set off a corner kick that was picked up by Maciek Sliwinski for a header in front of the net. The ball floated wide in the final second leaving the Gaels out of time.

The contest was an even matchup as the Maroon & Gold held a slight 11-9 shot lead and both teams finished with three corner kicks. Nils Binstock made two saves for the Gaels in net.

The team will resume play on Friday Oct. 13 as they travel to Saint Peter's.