Xavier University Athletics
Men's Soccer Falls to Providence on Senior Day
11.02.19 | Men's Soccer
Senior Samson Sergi scored his team-leading ninth goal of the season in the loss
CINCINNATI -Â Xavier men's soccer surrendered two late goals on Saturday night, falling to Providence, 2-1, on Senior Day. The Musketeers dropped to 8-7-1 (3-5 BIG EAST), while the Friars improved to 11-5 (5-3 BIG EAST).
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34' | XU | Samson Sergi gave the Musketeers an early 1-0 lead, dribbling past the Friar defense in the box to finish from the left. The ball was played into the box by Jacob Goodall from the left.Â
81' | PC | Paulo Lima scored his fifth goal of the season off a corner kick from Gil Santos.
87' | PC |Â Ramzi Qawasmy scored his second goal of the season on a header just outside the goal. The ball was played by Joao Serrano who recorded an assist on the play.
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• Xavier did not allow a goal in the first half. The Musketeers have only allowed one, first-half goal this season.
• Senior Samson Sergi now has a team-leading nine goals this season. The forward now has 28 career goals to rank fifth in program history. He ranks tied for first in the BIG EAST in goals.
• Redshirt-junior Matthew Rosenberg (8-7-1) made five saves in 90 minutes of action between the pipes.Â
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• Xavier closes BIG EAST regular-season action at Butler on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m.
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 SCORING RECAP |
34' | XU | Samson Sergi gave the Musketeers an early 1-0 lead, dribbling past the Friar defense in the box to finish from the left. The ball was played into the box by Jacob Goodall from the left.Â
81' | PC | Paulo Lima scored his fifth goal of the season off a corner kick from Gil Santos.
87' | PC |Â Ramzi Qawasmy scored his second goal of the season on a header just outside the goal. The ball was played by Joao Serrano who recorded an assist on the play.
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 NOTABLE |
• Xavier did not allow a goal in the first half. The Musketeers have only allowed one, first-half goal this season.
• Senior Samson Sergi now has a team-leading nine goals this season. The forward now has 28 career goals to rank fifth in program history. He ranks tied for first in the BIG EAST in goals.
• Redshirt-junior Matthew Rosenberg (8-7-1) made five saves in 90 minutes of action between the pipes.Â
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 UP NEXT |
• Xavier closes BIG EAST regular-season action at Butler on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m.
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 SAMSON SERGI GOAL |
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 COACH FLEMING INTERVIEW |
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 PHOTOS |
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Team Stats
PC
XU
Goals
2
1
Shots
19
3
Shots on Goal
7
2
Saves
1
5
Corners
10
0
Fouls
4
10
Scoring Plays

SERGI, Samson (9)
Sergi from the left side finished cross
33:50

Lima, Paulo (5)
Assisted By: Santos, Gil
Off the corner finish
80:31

Qawasmy, Ramzi (2)
Assisted By: Serrano, Joao
5 played 15 for the goal
87:26
Game Leaders
Players
Players Mentioned
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