Men's Soccer
1
New Haven NHVN (4-3-3, 2-1-0)
2
Winner Yale YALE (2-6-2, 1-1-0)
New Haven NHVN
(4-3-3, 2-1-0)
1
Final
2
Yale YALE
(2-6-2, 1-1-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
New Haven NHVN 1 0 1
Yale YALE 2 0 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Bulldogs Down University of New Haven 2-1

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

  • 2' | New Haven struck first on a goal by Andrew Miranda. 1-0 UNH

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Tuesday's matchup was the first between Yale and New Haven as Division I opponents.

  • The Bulldogs earned their first winning streak since a four-game stretch from Sept. 21–Oct. 2 last season.

  • 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.

  • Altirs scored his second goal of the season.

  • 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.

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