Rhode Island (2-3-1, 1-2-1 A-10)
Starters: Molina, Castanada, Drayer, Kam, Cannon, Wiberg, Arhin, Guerra, Agyemang, Tavares, Kempe (GK)
Subs: Walker, Werner, Brovina, McManus
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La Salle (4-4-1, 1-2-1 A-10)
Starters: Collins, Gamiz Quer, McGovern, Cotterell, Sedin, Hollinger, Beeks, Nare, Puchol, DeCenzio, Hall (GK)
Subs: Rene, Brunow, Gabelhart, Tima
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Scoring Summary
5:51 - LAS – Beeks (Hollinger)
42:36 – LAS – Collins (Nare)
45:24 – URI – Guerra (Agyemang)
59:30 – URI – Agyemang (penalty kick)
95:15 – URI – Tavares (Agyemang)
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How it Happened
Rhode Island rallied from a two-goal deficit to knock off La Salle 3-2 in overtime Saturday evening.
Patrick Agyemang broke free down the right sideline in the 96 th minute and cut into the box. He sent the ball across, and Explorer keeper Cam Hall was able to get a piece of the ball. Rhody's
Michael Tavares was able to corral the ball and put away his first goal of the season to win it for the Rams.
La Salle got on the board in the sixth minute when Scott Beeks buried a low shot. Ike Hollinger's initial shot was deflected to Beeks, who finished the chance for his second goal of the season.
Agyemang had a breakaway for the Rams in the 35th minute, getting behind the La Salle defense. He went low with his shot, but La Salle keeper Hall was able to knock the shot away for a corner kick.
La Salle added to its lead when Charlie Collins found the back of the net in the 43rd minute. He was set up by Junior Nare.
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Rhode Island jumped out immediately in the second half.
Hugo Guerra scored 24 seconds into the period off an assist from Agyemang to cut the deficit in half.
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The Rams evened the score in the 60th minute.
Braeden Cannon pressured the box and was fouled as he sent a shot high. Agyemang took the ensuing penalty kick and buried it for his second goal in as many matches.
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Inside the Box Score
- Before the match, Derick Arhin, Garrett Cronin, and Lucas Gesmundo were honors as part of a Senior Day ceremony.
- After allowing six shots on goal in the first half, the Ram defense tightened up and didn't allow any after halftime.
- Hugo Guerra's goal was his team-leading third of the season.
- Patrick Agyemang factored in all three Rhode Island goals. He had one goal and two assists on the day.
- The game winner by Michael Tavares was the first career tally for the Portsmouth, R.I. native.Â
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Up Next
Rhode Island closes out the season with a match against Massachusetts at the URI Soccer Complex on Saturday, April 10. The match is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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