The Montclair State University men’s soccer team defeated the Rutgers-Camden Scarlet Raptors in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) semifinal at the Montclair State Soccer Park on April 10 by a score of 3-2. The high stakes semifinal meant a lot to both teams, from the cheer of the fans to scuffles between players.
Junior defender Daniel Rodriguez opened up the scoring with a header goal off a great pass from freshman defender Osbin Mendez. However, Rutgers-Camden responded with a goal in the 27th minute from junior midfielder Kaito Kitazawa.
Despite giving up their first goal of the entire season, the Red Hawks kept their composure on defense and managed to net two goals in the second half to come away with the victory.
The Red Hawks could not follow this game up with a victory as they lost in the NJAC Championship game to Ramapo College 1-0.
Red Hawks junior goalkeeper Shane Keenan jumps above everyone to catch the ball.
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Junior midfielder Brogan Quigley heads the ball away from danger.
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The Red Hawks huddle up before the game.
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Red Hawks junior midfielder Brent Llewellyn looks to settle the ball.
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Red Hawks freshman defender Osbin Mendez takes a free kick.
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Red Hawks junior defender Daniel Rodriguez takes a free kick and blasts it toward goal.
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Red Hawks junior midfielder Anthony Pelaez slides to block a pass.
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Red Hawks senior defender Stefan Koroman dribbles the ball down the line.
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Red Hawks senior defender Stefan Koroman scores to finish the game.
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Red Hawks freshman defender Osbin Mendez kicks the ball into the 18-yard box.
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Red Hawks junior midfielder Anthony Pelaez kicks the ball upfield.
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