Within the past week, the Stevens Men’s Soccer team extended their winning streak to eight games by defeating Widener University and King’s College (PA.) in a shutout fashion. On September 24, the team extended its winning streak to seven games by defeating Widener University 1-0.
Senior Bruno Andino drove a header back into the middle of the goal to give Stevens the lead in minute 45. Sophomore Adam Berrocal drove a pass deep into the six, where Andino completed the critical play. The Ducks could also not have completed the shutout without senior Justin Cross posting five saves, a career-high.
A week later, on October 1, the team was back in action extending their winning streak to eight games by defeating King’s College (PA.) 2-0.
In the MAC Freedom opener, the Ducks struck first in the 14th minute by Andino. Andino received assistance from senior Emerson Kuzemka, who played a long ball down the right side of the field. In the 82nd minute, sophomore Emerico Vespucci scored the Duck’s second goal with an assisted cross from Graduate student Adam Silva.
In both games, the Ducks controlled the field position battle. In their game against Widener, the Ducks accounted for 12 shots and six corner kicks, while Widener only had nine and three, respectively. The Ducks claimed the upper hand again in their game against King’s College. Producing another 11 shots and six corner kicks in the second half alone, the Ducks outshined the Monarchs.
Stevens improved to 8-0-1 overall and 1-0 in the MAC Freedom conference. The Ducks are the only remaining undefeated team in the MAC Freedom conference.
The reigning MAC Freedom Champions hope to keep their streak alive as they prepare to take on Fairleigh Dickinson University in a conference match-up Wednesday, October 5, on home turf at 7 p.m. Fairleigh Dickinson is currently on a three-game winning streak but the Ducks are historically undefeated against the Devils.
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