Bridgeport Falls Short Against Lions

UB men’s soccer team suffered a bitter defeat against Georgian Court, conceding in the final moments of the match.

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Bridgeport Falls Short Against Lions
October 29, 2023

Bridgeport, Conn. – The University of Bridgeport men's soccer team were defeated in heartbreaking fashion, conceding the winning goal with just seconds left on the clock, The loss drops UB's season record to 7-6-3 overall and 6-3-1 in CACC competition.

The Purple Knights looked the more dangerous of the two teams early but found the Lions' defense to be formidable.

The deadlock was broken in the 35th minute when Maximilian Kissel (So., Wiesbaden, Germany) received the ball in stride and was able to split two Georgian Court defenders on pure agility to get in one versus one with the keeper. Once in on goal, Kissel opened his body and slotted the ball to the near post to give Bridgeport the 1-0 lead.

UB would head to the locker room with that 1-0 lead and the match's momentum.

The Purple Knights would continue to knock on the door, creating chances but not quite able to get across the line. The Lions would capitalize on this in the 81st minute as Gijs Van Eif was able to beat everyone to a corner kick service to the near post, leveling things at one goal apiece.

Georgian Court would strike the fatal blow in the 90th minute as Maurice Engl was able to slide the ball through a sea of bodies, nestling in the right side netting of the UB goal.

With mere seconds left on the clock, Bridgeport couldn't muster up any counterattack. Final score Lions 2, Purple Knights 1.

Up next, the UB men's soccer team will wrap up the regular season at home on Wednesday, November 1st as they host Dominican University for a 6:00 p.m. kickoff. This match will also serve as the 2023 men's soccer Senior Night Game.

PHOTO BY CLARUS MULTIMEDIA