WORCESTER, Mass. – Clark University men's soccer (4-8-2, 0-4-1 NEWMAC) hosted Emerson College (4-5-5, 1-3-1 NEWMAC) on Saturday afternoon. The Lions jumped out to a quick start with two goals in the opening twenty minutes, later adding an insurance goal in the second half. The Cougars found a late goal in the final ninety seconds but couldn't close the gap, falling 3-1.
How it Happened
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The Lions generated their first look with a header in the 6th minute before converting on their second attempt, as a Rohan Edwards cross landed perfectly at the foot of a streaking Carlo Carson for the one-touch finish.
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That duo linked up again in the 19th minute, with an Edwards corner kick finding the head of Carson this time for the brace.
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Emerson nearly extended its lead in the 33rd minute with a shot that struck the crossbar but couldn't find another goal before halftime, heading into the break up 2-0.
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Clark recorded its first shot on goal early in the second half off the foot of senior Ben Siegel before a strike from Dominic Reiter deflected off a Cougar defender, perfectly arcing over the rest of the defense and under the crossbar to make it 3-0.
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The Cougars found an answer late in the half, as first-year Theo Massie-Vereker sent a perfect cross to senior Amechi Aduba for the finish in the 88th minute.
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That would be the final score of the match, as time expired with Emerson taking a 3-1 win.
Inside the Box Score
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Clark generated 12 shots, including two on goal, while drawing seven fouls and earning a pair of corner kicks.
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Aduba secured the lone goal for the Cougars, his first of the season and second of his career.
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Massie-Vereker assisted on the play, marking the first assist of his collegiate career.
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Senior Diego Marin made three saves in goal in the effort.
What's Next
The Scarlet and White now turn their attention to a Wednesday night NEWMAC clash at MIT, kicking off at 7:00 PM.
