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University of Rhode Island

Rafa Villanueva
Stew Milne
0
Central Connecticut CCSU (0-1-0)
2
Winner Rhode Island URI (1-1-0)
Central Connecticut CCSU
(0-1-0)
0
Final
2
Rhode Island URI
(1-1-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Central Connecticut CCSU 0 0 0
Rhode Island URI 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Rams Shut Out CCSU for First Victory

RHODE ISLAND (1-1-0)
Starters: Schmidt (GK), Nilsen, Manrique, Molina, Oystese, Castaneda, Purcell, Drayer, Kwitchoff, Villanueva, Agyemang
Substitutes: Montoro, Ireland, Tavares, Cannon
 
Central Connecticut State (0-1-0)
Starters: Dubrovich (GK), Welle-Smogeli, Farias-Martinez, Telje, Michael Torres, Hjertsson, Rocke, Son, Skonieczny, Morell, Halehale
Substitutes: Brown, Bravo, Lyons, Martinsen
 
Scoring Summary
6:52 – URI – Villanueva (Purcell)
76:39 – URI – Agyemang (Purcell)
 
How it Happened
An early barrage gave Rhode Island the lead just minutes into the match, and the Rams never let up en route to a 2-0 victory over Central Connecticut State Monday night.

Rhode Island came out aggressive and scored in the seventh minute when Rafa Villanueva scored his first career goal. After an initial shot by Cian Purcell was blocked, Villanueva was there to knock it home for the quick goal. His score came on URI's fifth shot of the opening minutes, capping an early flurry of activity.

Rhody nearly added to the lead in the waning minutes of the first half when Igor Manrique fired a bullet on net. CCSU keeper Jason Dubrovich made the stop to keep it a one-goal game heading into the break.

After consistently pressuring the CCSU net, the Rams broke through with an insurance goal from Patrick Agyemang in the 77th minute. The striker headed home a free kick through the box from Purcell, who collected his second assist of the match.

With the Rhody defense limiting the visiting Blue Devils to two shots on goal, the Rams secured the victory in confident fashion.

Inside the Box Score
  • Redshirt senior Stefan Schmidt recorded his ninth career shutout in 25 career games.
  • Rafa Villanueva's first career goal came in his first career start for Rhode Island. Fellow freshman Max Kwitchoff also made his first start for the Rams.
  • The victory was Rhode Island's first against CCSU. The teams tied in 2019, and the Blue Devils won the first two meetings, which came in 1989 and 1988. 
  • Rhode Island dominated possession. The Rams had a 18-3 edge in total shots, and an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal.
  • Head Coach Gareth Elliott picked up his 75th career win at Rhode Island. Now in his ninth season, he is 75-56-13 with the Rams.
Up Next
The Rams are back in action on Friday night when they play at Connecticut. The match begins at 7 p.m.
 
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