MSOC10-06-01

ESU-C.W. Post Men's Soccer

EAST STROUDSBURG - Chris Pinto scored a goal and an assist as East Stroudsburg University picked up another win over C.W. Post 3-1 in men's soccer Saturday afternoon at Eiler-Martin Stadium.

After a scoreless first half, ESU finally connected as Pinto scored the first goal for the Warriors in the 58^th minute of play off a pass from Eric Kolar. C.W. Post goalie Jesse Montero was caught out of net as Pinto booted the ball in to put ESU on the board 1-0.

Less than three minutes later, the Pioneers answered back as Dean Emma tied the game up at 1-1 off a pass from Paul Stewart.

At the 64 minute mark, senior Brandon Smith, off a pass from Mike Lotocki, kicked the ball at Montero, who missed the save and watched the ball roll into the net, putting the Warriors ahead 2-1.

Jason Cropper scored the final goal of the day for ESU. Cropper beat the Pioneer defense on a pass from Pinto at the 74:47 minute mark.

The Warriors improved to 8-3 overall (1-2 PSAC). They will take on Kutztown Tuesday at home in a conference match at 3p.m., looking to improve upon their three-game winning streak. C.W. Post fell to 6-4 overall.

C.W. Post 0-1 1

East Stroudsburg 0-3 3

ESU - Chris Pinto (Eric Kolar), 58:00

C.W - Dean Emma (Paul Stewart), 59:51

ESU - Brandon Smith (Mike Lotocki), 64:00

ESU - Jason Cropper (Pinto), 74:47

Shots: ESU - 15, C.W. - 6; Corner Kicks: ESU - 10, C.W. - 5; Goalie Saves: ESU - Jason Land 5, C.W. - Jesse Montero 10

Records: ESU 8-3 (1-2 PSAC), C.W.Post 6-4 (3-0 NYCAC)

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