By Taylor Massey, QBSN Staff Writer
Robert Morris’s overly aggressive defense held off the Bobcats from taking an early lead, but ultimately lead to their downfall. The Quinnipiac men’s soccer team defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 2-1 late Saturday afternoon with a game-winning penalty kick off the foot of Matthew Rothbart.
The Colonials took control of the match early; scoring in the eighth minute of the first half. Prince Samuels took a pass from Devon Williams to put a far shot into the corner of the net. The Bobcats then took control and drove the ball down into the Colonials territory. They continually peppered the ball near the Robert Morris net, but were unable to tear past the tough Colonial defense.
Coming to the end of the first half the Bobcats were still having trouble breaking through the aggressive Colonial’s defense, until the ball finally found Philip Surprise. In the 40th minute of play, Suprise ripped a long shot that placed the ball in the bottom corner of the net, past the diving arms of Robert Morris goalkeeper Toba Bolaji, which tied the match at 1-1 at the end of the first half.
At the start of the second half, both teams continued their strong defensive play. Quinnipiac had several well set up plays, but had trouble directing the ball to the net.
Finally with 11 minutes left in the match, the Bobcats were awarded a penalty kick when a Robert Morris defender tripped Suprise on his way into the box. Matthew Rothbart stepped up to take the penalty kick, and blasted the ball past Bolaji for the goal, giving Quinnipiac the 2-1 lead.
The Colonials had some opportunities late in the game, but were not able to convert thanks to Bobcats goalkeeper Borja Angoitia making some key saves.
With this win, Quinnipiac advances to a 5-4 overall record and Robert Morris falls to 4-6-1 overall. The Bobcats will spend their next four games on the road, with Farleigh Dickinson up next.
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