Boston University
2-2
Princeton
2-2
Tigers Rally to Edge Terriers, 2-1
September 16, 2016 | Men's Soccer
PRINCETON, N.J. – Despite grabbing a first-half lead on sophomore Magnus Benediktsson's first-career goal, the Boston University men's soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision at Princeton Friday evening on ESPNU. Coming off Tuesday's 3-1 win over No. 22 Rider, the Tigers' Benjamin Martin led the rally by assisting on the 35th-minute equalizer and scoring the game winner in the 56th minute.
THE RUNDOWN
Final Score: Princeton 2, BU 1
Records: Princeton (2-2-0), BU (2-2-0)
Location: Roberts Stadium – Princeton, N.J.
Watch Replay: WatchESPN
Goals: BU – Benediktsson (32'), Princeton – Pothuri (35'), Princeton – B. Martin (56')
HOW IT HAPPENED
- BU scored first in the 32nd minute when sophomore Magnus Benediktsson flicked in a cross from junior Anthony Viteri.
- Princeton tied the game at 34:30 when Mark Romanowski sent a long pass toward the box for a header from Benjamin Martin and goal from Vikram Pothuri.
- TURNING POINT: The Tigers went ahead, 2-1, after Martin got around senior keeper Matt Gilbert while still maintaining possession and sent the ball into the empty net at 55:18.
- Freshman Matt McDonnell fired the final shot of the contest in the last minute from outside the box, but Josh Haberman was in position for his fourth save and the victory.
- The Terriers made their first-ever appearance on ESPNU.
- Princeton improved to 2-0-1 all-time against BU after back-to-back 2-1 home victories.
- Viteri (3g,1a) now leads BU in points with seven with Benediktsson (4a,1g) close behind at six.
- The Tigers prevented BU from opening a season with four consecutive multi-goal performances for the first time since 1961.
- BU owned 15-6 advantage in shot attempts but was limited to just five in the second half.
- Gilbert finished with two saves.
- Terriers will return home and face their second consecutive Ivy League opponent in Brown on Tuesday (Sept. 20) at 7 p.m.
- The Bears lead, 23-14-4, in the rivalry.
Team Stats
Benediktsson, Magnus (1)
Assisted By: Viteri, Anthony
14 won battle on sideline, flick on righ
31:15
Pothuri, Vikram (1)
Assisted By: Martin, Benjamin , Romanowski, Mark
18 long kick, header by 23 and 6 scores
34:30
Martin, Benjamin (2)
Assisted By: Bowkett, Daniel , Martin, Henry
pass from 16, 12 dribbled and fed 23, be
55:18
