Video Highlights WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson men's soccer team (6-7-2, 1-4-1 NJAC) nearly pulled off the upset, taking No. 19 Rutgers-Newark (13-2, 5-0 NJAC) to a second overtime period before falling to the Scarlet Raiders, 2-1, Oct. 15.
A scramble in the box off a long throw-in from near the right corner flag resulted in a goal by sophomore Anthony DeRisi 12:36 into the contest.
The Pioneers got the equalizer in the 77th minute on a pretty
Mike Conte (Franklin, N.J./Wallkill Valley Regional) through ball on the left side that senior back
Marcus Hackett (Montclair, N.J./Immaculate Conception) ran on to and finished to the right post for his seventh goal of the season.
WP headed to overtime for the seventh time in 15 matches this season, surrendering the game winner in the 108th minute when sophomore Charlie O'Connell headed in senior Edgar Abreu's corner kick from the right side.
Sophomore keeper
Mike Diacheysn (Nutley, N.J./Nutley) made six saves for the Pioneers, and junior Matt Broomall had four stops for the Scarlet Raiders, who ran their win streak to 14 matches.
William Paterson will play at Rowan Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:00 p.m.
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