Wednesday, September 29
Hamden, Conn.
3:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
6-2-0, 1-0-0
3
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Siena
4-4-1, 0-1-0
1
2
3
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Siena
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Quinnipiac
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Aasen's OT Goal Powers Bobcats Past Siena
9/29/2021 5:35:00 PM | Men's Soccer
HAMDEN, Conn. – Brage Aasen netted the game-winning penalty kick 50 seconds into overtime, lifting Quinnipiac men's soccer past Siena on Wednesday in the Bobcats' MAAC opener.
Aasen contributed to all three QU goals, leading the way with two scores and one assist.
David Bercedo scored in the 82nd minute of play to tie the game for the Bobcats, then QU drew a foul inside the box 10 seconds into the overtime period to earn a penalty kick attempt.
With the win, Quinnipiac improves to 6-2-0 (1-0-0) so far in the fall 2021 campaign.
SCORE
Quinnipiac 3, Siena 2 (OT)
LOCATION
QU Soccer Stadium | Hamden, Conn.
RECORDS
Quinnipiac (6-2-0, 1-0-0 MAAC) | Siena (4-4-1, 0-1-0 MAAC)
SCORING SUMMARY
FIRST HALF
(28' – Quinnipiac 1, Siena 0): Brage Aasen gave the Bobcats an early lead. Dejan Duric won possession in the offensive third and played the ball into Tomas Svecula, who then found Aasen through a pair of defenders. Aasen finished with his left foot to give QU an early edge.
SECOND HALF
(55' – Quinnipiac 1, Siena 1): Frederic Storodegard scored for Siena to open things up in the second half, tying the game 1-1.
(57' – Siena 2, Quinnipiac 1): Jacob Sandun Arachchige-Jensen netted a penalty kick after the Bobcats got called for a foul inside the box, giving the Saints the lead less than two minutes after their first score.
(82' – Quinnipiac 2, Siena 2): David Bercedo then scored in the 82nd minute of play to tie the game. Jordon Bennett played the ball in toward the top of the box to Brage Aasen, then Aasen spun and found David Bercedo. The junior blasted a shot off the left post, and it trickled in for the score.
OVERTIME
(91' – Quinnipiac 3, Siena 2): Brage Aasen then buried the game-winner for QU, finding the left side of the net on a penalty kick less than a minute into overtime. The Bobcats drew a foul inside the box, then Aasen netted the final score 50 seconds into overtime.
NOTES
Aasen contributed to all three QU goals, leading the way with two scores and one assist.
David Bercedo scored in the 82nd minute of play to tie the game for the Bobcats, then QU drew a foul inside the box 10 seconds into the overtime period to earn a penalty kick attempt.
With the win, Quinnipiac improves to 6-2-0 (1-0-0) so far in the fall 2021 campaign.
SCORE
Quinnipiac 3, Siena 2 (OT)
LOCATION
QU Soccer Stadium | Hamden, Conn.
RECORDS
Quinnipiac (6-2-0, 1-0-0 MAAC) | Siena (4-4-1, 0-1-0 MAAC)
SCORING SUMMARY
FIRST HALF
(28' – Quinnipiac 1, Siena 0): Brage Aasen gave the Bobcats an early lead. Dejan Duric won possession in the offensive third and played the ball into Tomas Svecula, who then found Aasen through a pair of defenders. Aasen finished with his left foot to give QU an early edge.
SECOND HALF
(55' – Quinnipiac 1, Siena 1): Frederic Storodegard scored for Siena to open things up in the second half, tying the game 1-1.
(57' – Siena 2, Quinnipiac 1): Jacob Sandun Arachchige-Jensen netted a penalty kick after the Bobcats got called for a foul inside the box, giving the Saints the lead less than two minutes after their first score.
(82' – Quinnipiac 2, Siena 2): David Bercedo then scored in the 82nd minute of play to tie the game. Jordon Bennett played the ball in toward the top of the box to Brage Aasen, then Aasen spun and found David Bercedo. The junior blasted a shot off the left post, and it trickled in for the score.
OVERTIME
(91' – Quinnipiac 3, Siena 2): Brage Aasen then buried the game-winner for QU, finding the left side of the net on a penalty kick less than a minute into overtime. The Bobcats drew a foul inside the box, then Aasen netted the final score 50 seconds into overtime.
NOTES
- With two more goals and an assist in the victory over Siena, Brage Aasen has 12 total points this year (five goals, two assists). Aasen has scored in four games for the Bobcats – all of which have been wins.
- David Bercedo scored his third goal of the year in the victory. He now has eight points (three goals, two helpers).
- Dejan Duric and Jordon Bennett each added an assist.
- Antreas Hadjigavriel made three saves for QU, and the Bobcats defense allowed just 10 total shots.
- Quinnipiac earned three corner chances, while Siena had four.
- Since joining the MAAC prior to the 2013 season, Head Coach Erica Da Costa and the Bobcats have posted an impressive 50-16-11 mark in regular season MAAC games.
- Da Costa is up to 124 career wins.
- Quinnipiac is back in action this weekend, traveling to Marist on Saturday, Oct. 2 to continue the league schedule.
- To stay up-to-date with all Quinnipiac men's soccer news, follow the Bobcats on Twitter/Instagram @QU_MSOC or visit www.gobobcats.com/msoc
Team Stats
SIE
QUI
Goals
2
3
Shots
10
11
Shots on Goal
5
6
Saves
3
3
Corners
4
3
Fouls
17
14
Scoring Plays
Brage Aasen (4)
Assisted By: Tomas Svecula , Dejan Duric
GOAL by QUI Aasen, Brage Assist by Svecula, Tomas and Duric, Dejan.
27:18
Frederic Storodegard (2)
Assisted By: Antonio Linge
GOAL by SIE Storodegard, Frederic Assist by Linge, Antonio.
54:47
Jacob Sandun Arachchige-Jensen (1)
SIE Jacob Sandun Arachchige-Jensen PENALTY KICK GOAL.
56:32
David Bercedo (3)
Assisted By: Brage Aasen , Jordon Bennett
GOAL by QUI Bercedo, David Assist by Aasen, Brage and Bennett, Jordon.
81:24
Brage Aasen (4)
QUI Brage Aasen PENALTY KICK GOAL.
90:52
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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