The Notre Dame of Maryland University men’s soccer team defeated Penn State Brandywine 4-0 on Oct. 7, 2026, at Turf Field Sponsored by the SSNDs in Baltimore. Martin Rasiwala scored a goal and recorded two assists as Notre Dame of Maryland improved to 3-3-2 overall and 2-1 in United East Conference play.
The Gators led 1-0 at halftime before scoring three times in the second half. The victory marked the team’s second consecutive win and clean sheet, its first such streak since 2023.
Notre Dame of Maryland Builds Early Lead
Matteo Rovani opened the scoring in the 37th minute after assists from Nadim Ismaeel and Carter Hafez. The goal gave the Gators a one-goal advantage at the break.
Athanasios Ziliaskopoulos doubled the lead in the 62nd minute with an assist from Martin Rasiwala. Rasiwala scored three minutes later on a free kick from just inside the halfway line to make it 3-0.
Notre Dame of Maryland Adds Late Goal
Johan Gertenbach completed the scoring in the 88th minute with the first goal of his collegiate career. The scoring summary credited Myles Tanksley and Rasiwala with assists on the goal.
The Gators finished with 36 shots compared with two for Penn State Brandywine and held a 12-0 advantage in shots on target, according to the game recap. Penn State Brandywine fell to 1-9-0 overall and 0-4-0 in conference play.
Notre Dame of Maryland University Men’s Soccer Team Returns Saturday
Notre Dame of Maryland University is scheduled to host Penn State Berks on Saturday. The matchup will follow the team’s second consecutive victory and shutout.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Notre Dame of Maryland controlled the match through its 36-2 shot advantage and three-goal second half. Rasiwala’s goal and two assists highlighted an attack that produced four goals, while the team secured another clean sheet.
Source: Original report
