NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale men's soccer team earned its second consecutive win, defeating the University of New Haven 2-1 on Tuesday afternoon at Reese Stadium. Billy Altirs and Nathan Harmon tallied goals, while Sven Meacham assisted on both scoring efforts.
With the victory, Yale improved to 2-6-2 overall. New Haven dropped to 4-3-3.
How It Happened
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2' | New Haven struck first on a goal by Andrew Miranda. 1-0 UNH
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18' | The Bulldogs nearly tied the game off a corner kick. Owen Bull's header was blocked at the goal line by a Chargers defender. The ensuing rebound attempt by Simon Adjakple was saved by goalkeeper Shane Antao.
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33' | YALE GOAL! Meacham dribbled down the near sideline and beat several Chargers defenders before cutting into the box. He delivered a centering pass to Altirs, who finished with his right foot to tie the game. 1-1
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41' | YALE GOAL! The Bulldogs took the lead on a goal just before halftime. Meacham once again served as the facilitator, crossing a ball into the box that Harmon finished for his first collegiate goal. 2-1 YALE
Game Notes
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Tuesday's matchup was the first between Yale and New Haven as Division I opponents.
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The Bulldogs earned their first winning streak since a four-game stretch from Sept. 21–Oct. 2 last season.
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Meacham was outstanding, factoring into both Yale goals. He recorded his first multi-point game with two assists and has now tallied at least one point in three consecutive games.
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Altirs scored his second goal of the season.
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Harmon notched his first collegiate goal.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will play on the road at Harvard on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.