NEW PALTZ, NY -- The Williams College men's soccer team earned
their second win of the season, defeating New Paltz St. 3-2 in an
exciting overtime victory.
The Ephs (2-0-0) were saved once again by Kiel
Bonhomme. Bonhomme scored the game winning goal, his second in
two games, with just seconds left in the first overtime period off
a pass from Charlie Romero. Romero also had a fine game for the
Ephs, scoring two goals and assisting on the game winning
score.
The first half was highlighted with plenty of opportunities for
the Ephs, who took a 1-0 lead early in the 1st minute of
the game when Charlie Romero beat the New Paltz St. defense to
score his first goal of the season. Romero struck again in the
second half off a break away in the 66th minute to help
the Ephs take a 2-0 lead.
New Paltz St. (3-3-0), however, rallied from the two goal
deficit in the second half off headers from Harrison Lane and
Jimmy Altadonna in the 82nd and 88th minute
respectively to send the game into overtime.
Ultimately, however, the Ephs would not be denied. Williams
outshot New Paltz St. 5 to 1 in overtime, dominating the ten minute
extra period. Overall the Ephs held a 19 to 13 edge in total
shots.
"It was a frustrating game," remarked Coach Russo, "We cannot
give a team confidence and let them back into the game. We are
living dangerously, but we are glad to move on with a win."
First year Eph goalie Peter Morrell allowed two goals and made four
saves in collecting his first collegiate win, while New Paltz's
Thomas Viscardi turned aside five Eph shots and allowed three
goals.
The Ephs will play again September 18th at NESCAC
rival Connecticut College.
