NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University men's soccer sophomore Daniel Goba scored in the game's first minute and notched another in the second half to lead the Seahawks to a 4-0 win over the visiting Corsairs of UMass Dartmouth in non-league action at Toppa Field on Wednesday night.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final:Â Salve Regina 4, UMass Dartmouth 0
Records: Salve Regina (2-1-0), UMass Dartmouth (0-2-1)
History:Â Salve Regina has won five of the last seven meetings including the last three by shutout. The Corsairs still command a 17-10-3 mark in the all-time series.
SUMMARY:
- 00:41Â - Daniel Goba had the first touch at midfield and then converted a cross from Brandon Frank less than a minute later to give the Seahawks the early lead. | Salve Regina 1, UMass Dartmouth 0
- 14:47Â - Jordan Borges slipped a penalty kick by Kellen Porter who had just relieved Ethan Donohue who had suffered an injury following a foul in the box. | Salve Regina 2, UMass Dartmouth 0
- 59:08Â - Daniel Goba gave the Seahawks a three-goal cushion with his second tally of the evening and third of the season. Hunter Schultz assisted on the important insurance goal. | Salve Regina 3, UMass Dartmouth 0
- 69:23Â - Tyler Ferris scored his first collegiate goal (unassisted). | Salve Regina 4, UMass Dartmouth 0
NOTEWORTHY:
- Both starting keepers - Ethan Donahue (UMD), Gabriel Bazikas (SRU) - exited early after suffering injuries within two minutes of each other.
- Adonis Santiago finished the final 75 minutes between the posts for Salve Regina.
- Daniel Goba led all players with five shots including four on goal.
- UMass Dartmouth committed 13 fouls to just five for Salve Regina.
- Both teams earned five corner kicks apiece.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Seahawks travel to Bristol, Rhode Island, to face their longtime in-state rival (and former conference foe) Roger Williams University on Saturday at 3 p.m.