Game Recap: Men’s Soccer |
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Columbia men’s soccer team’s 2022 season came to a close Saturday afternoon at Berman Field, where it fell to 16th-ranked Cornell, 3-1.
Despite trailing the match by three goals, the Lions kept fighting and salvaged an 84th-minute goal by Keenan Foley, the first of the senior’s career. It came from a long overhead pass sent into the penalty area. Cornell keeper Ryan Friedberg leapt to try and catch it, but it slipped through his hands and fell to Foley at the back post, who knocked it through.
"I want to thank our graduating players for their time, efforts and sacrifices to represent our school, our team and their families during their time with us,” head coach Kevin Anderson said. “You are special! I look forward to celebrating each of you and your families at our end-of-the-year banquet in April. Having the opportunity to work with you has been a privilege.
"To our entire team, our families and our alumni, the fall 2022 season saw a resilient group who always stood back up and continued to work toward the ultimate goal of success, day-to-day and week-to-week. I am proud of you for your courage and the way you have supported each other both on and off the field. Know that this foundation will support us in the year(s) to come, as we bring more Ivy championships and NCAA Tournament appearances back to RBC Soccer Stadium.
"Thank you, so much, to all of you. You are all greatly appreciated and you are all special. You are LIONS!”
The nationally ranked Big Red (13-3-1, 5-1-1 Ivy) got out in front in the fourth minute. Thirty-two seconds into the second half, they doubled their lead. Cornell made it 3-0 in the 74th minute to put no doubt in the final result.
Despite the final score line, the two teams were fairly even in shot attempts. The Lions took 12 to Cornell’s 14 but only managed to get two on goal. The home side, destined for the NCAA Tournament, put seven shots on target, including the three that found the back of the net.
For the latest on Columbia men’s soccer, be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@CULionsMSOC), on Facebook (ColumbiaMensSoccer), or by visiting GoColumbiaLions.com.
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