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Bonnies late bicycle kick winner sends Robert Morris home with non-conference loss

NCAA Men’s Soccer

FINAL: St. Bonaventure 2, Robert Morris 1

 

Robert Morris men’s soccer team battled St. Bonaventure in a tight affair, but surrendered a late wonder goal to lose, 2-1, in Olean, NY, on Tuesday afternoon.

With the non-conference loss, the Colonials drop to 3-3-2 overall record for the season.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Forward John Paul Mbuthia created early chances for the Colonials, with a close shot in the 8th minute going wide left.

St. Bonaventure scored on their first shot attempt in the 17th minute, as Kenzo Brito gave the home side the lead.

RMU earned three more corner kicks but ended the half trailing 1-0.

The game turned physical as Logan Gilley and Fabian Overkamp received yellow cards in the 64th and 73rd minutes.

RMU began to gain momentum as they hit the post twice with shots from William Dodzi Afawubo and Kai McLoughlin.

In the 82nd minute, Wil Hornbaker was brought down in the box, earning a penalty kick, which junior Anass Hadran converted, tying the match at 1-1.

Minutes later, Hadran and an SBU player were each shown yellow cards.

The tight, back-and-forth affair came to a rousing climax for the home side, as St. Bonaventure’s Andres Javitt scored on a remarkable bicycle kick in the 87th minute, sealing a 2-1 victory.

MATCH NOTES  

  • RMU recorded 10 shots, with two on target, while SBU managed eight shots with three on goal.
  • The Colonials also dominated on corner kicks (9-4).
  • Both goalkeepers made one save each. Center backs Gabe Norris and Fabian Overkamp, along with Hadran, played the full 90 minutes.
  • Sophomores Wil Hornbaker and Chase Alexandre logged career-high minutes. Hadran’s penalty goal marked his first of the season, bringing his total to five points (1g, 3a).

UP NEXT

RMU returns home for conference action, hosting Milwaukee on Saturday, September 28 at 12:00 PM.

 

 

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John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).

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