No. 17 Salisbury University men’s soccer extended its unbeaten streak to seven games with a 1-1 draw against the Penn State Abington Nittany Lions on Oct. 17 at Memorial Field in Abington, Pennsylvania. Salisbury University’s record improved to 11-1-3, while Penn State Abington’s record moved to 7-4-4.
David Brunetti converts the equalizer
Penn State Abington took a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute when Frankie Rafferty scored after an initial shot hit the left post. David Brunetti, a freshman, leveled the match for Salisbury University by converting a penalty kick goal in the 72nd minute after a penalty was awarded to the Sea Gulls.
Brunetti recorded a point for the fourth consecutive game and took a career-best six shots. The goal marked his second successful penalty kick of the year.
Salisbury University holds shot advantage
Salisbury University outshot the Penn State Abington Nittany Lions 16-8 and held a 6-5 advantage in shots on goal. Brogan Eastlack, Dale Gordon, Liam Pierce and Zach Johnson each recorded two shots.
Clif Nehman made four saves for Salisbury University. Liam Pierce had a shot blocked after the equalizer, while Dale Gordon’s final chance on goal was denied.
Upcoming match
Salisbury University was scheduled to host Regent on Saturday at 4 p.m. inside the Gerry Sullivan Square Sea Gull Soccer Complex. Salisbury University has primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference.
MSB Analysis
Salisbury University men’s soccer responded after Penn State Abington took the lead and preserved its seven-game unbeaten streak. Brunetti’s penalty-kick goal came as Salisbury University held advantages in total shots and shots on goal.
Source: Original report
