BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - The Sarah Lawrence men's soccer team fell to the Yeshiva University Maccabees by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday night in what marked their 2024 Skyline opener. The Gryphons saw an early second-half score even the game but the Maccabees followed the goal up with two of their own.
Notable Performers
- Asefa Thome scored SLC's lone goal, putting it in on the left side from just inside the box for his first collegiate goal
- Elijah Shohat played all 90 minutes for SLC, making five saves in the losing effort
- Connor Saul was the only other Gryphon to register a shot on goal, less than a minute after Thome's score
How it Happened
The first half saw Yeshiva pressing from the beginning, with several early attempts, including a shot from Franco Busso that went wide in the second minute. Sarah Lawrence struggled to create significant chances, with a corner kick in the third minute being their only notable opportunity early on. Yeshiva's persistence paid off in the 42nd minute when Alejandro Saul scored with an assist from David Abittan, giving Yeshiva a 1-0 lead going into halftime. In the second half, Sarah Lawrence came out with more energy, and their efforts were rewarded in the 61st minute when
Asefa Thome found the back of the net, leveling the score at 1-1. However, Yeshiva quickly responded, regaining the lead in the 68th minute with a goal from Frederico Dorra, assisted by Ivan Zirlinger. Sarah Lawrence tried to push for an equalizer, but Yeshiva's defense held firm. Yeshiva extended their lead in the 76th minute when Josh Ziarno scored, once again assisted by Abittan. Despite some late attempts from Sarah Lawrence, Yeshiva secured the 3-1 victory.
Up Next
The Gryphons (2-5, Skyline 0-1) will return to action on Saturday as they host Purchase for a 3:00 p.m. showdown at Fleming Park in Yonkers. The Gryphons will look for their first Skyline win of the season as they take on the Panthers for their second Skyline matchup of the season. The game will be streamed on the Veo Live App and live statistics will be available at GoGryphons.com.