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Aritz Ortigosa
Chasity Vazquez - Iona Athletics
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Iona ION (3-5-6, 2-2-4)
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Winner Niagara NIA (4-5-3, 3-2-2)
Iona ION
(3-5-6, 2-2-4)
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Final
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Niagara NIA
(4-5-3, 3-2-2)
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Team 1 2 F
Iona ION 1 0 1
Niagara NIA 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Sean Metcalf / Athletic Communications Assistant

Iona MSOC Edged by Niagara in Second-Half Comeback

LEWISTON, NY – The Iona University men's soccer team suffered a 2-1 setback against Niagara in Metro Conference action Saturday afternoon at Niagara Field. The Gaels carried a one-goal lead into halftime before the Purple Eagles scored twice in the second half to secure the victory. Iona moves to 3-5-6 overall and 2-2-4 in conference play.

THE RUNDOWN

Iona struck first in the 29th minute as freshman Aritz Ortigosa netted his first collegiate goal off an assist from sophomore Ricardo Vivo Calderon, giving the Gaels a 1-0 advantage.

The Maroon & Gold maintained its lead through halftime, outshooting Niagara 7-3 in the opening 45 minutes.

Niagara found the equalizer in the 64th minute when Tommy Mittelstadt scored off a feed from Tetsunari Fujishiro.

Mittelstadt struck again in the 83rd minute, converting assists from Rood Apolon and Reon Tezuka to give the Purple Eagles a 2-1 lead.

Iona generated five shots on goal in the second half but was unable to find the equalizer.

IONA PERFORMERS

  • Ortigosa recorded his first collegiate goal on his lone shot of the contest.
  • Vivo Calderon registered his fifth assist of the season while adding two shots, including one on target.
  • Freshman Ignacio Manzanares led the Gaels with four shots, placing two on goal.
  • Senior Francesco Borla recorded three shots, including two on target, while junior Sebastian Curti added two shots on goal.
  • Freshman goalkeeper Adriano Sofio finished with two saves.

THE OPPONENT

  • Mittelstadt accounted for both Niagara goals, scoring in the 64th and 83rd minutes.
  • Fujishiro, Apolon and Tezuka each registered an assist.
  • Niagara goalkeeper Grant Wyles recorded seven saves.

TEAM STATS

  • Iona outshot Niagara 13-12, holding an 8-4 advantage in shots on goal.
  • Both teams recorded four corner kicks.
  • The Purple Eagles finished with seven saves compared to two for the Gaels.

NOTABLE NUGGETS

  • Ortigosa became the eighth different Gael to score this season with his first collegiate tally.
  • Vivo Calderon's fifth assist extended his team lead.
  • The setback snapped Iona's five-match unbeaten streak, which consisted of four draws and a victory over Fairfield.

UP NEXT

Iona returns to action Wednesday, October 28, traveling to Hamden, Connecticut, for a Metro Conference matchup against Quinnipiac. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at QU Soccer & Lacrosse Stadium.
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