Bryant and UVM Soccer Teams Play to a 1-1 Draw After Overtime

Bryant and the University of Vermont soccer teams played to a 1-1 draw after 110 minutes of play.

The match concluded with neither side able to break the deadlock during three overtime periods at the University of Vermont.

The scoring opened in the 52nd minute when David Ismail converted a penalty kick for the University of Vermont. Bryant responded in the 61st minute as Manuel Morillo scored the equalizer. Pablo Maya and Marcos Blasco provided the assists on Morillo’s second goal of the season.

The match was characterized by physical play and defensive pressure from both sides throughout the duration of the contest. The teams combined for 27 shots, with the Vermont squad recording 16 attempts compared to 11 for Bryant. Goalkeeper Ramon Camejo registered two saves for Bryant, while Niklas Herceg stopped three shots for Vermont.

Referee intervention was required throughout the match as both teams struggled to maintain discipline. Stepan Fiker received a yellow card for the University of Vermont in the second minute of play. Halim Bangura was also issued a yellow card for Vermont in the 11th minute.

The physical nature of the game continued into the second half. Ilay Krespi received a yellow card for Bryant in the 50th minute, followed by a caution for Aleksei Carnier of Vermont in the 76th minute. The officials whistled a total of 35 fouls during the 110 minutes of action, with Vermont committing 19 and Bryant committing 16.

The teams remained evenly matched across several key statistical categories, despite the difference in total shot volume. Bryant finished with four shots on goal, while Vermont landed three on target. Corner kicks were also a point of parity, with Bryant earning four opportunities and Vermont securing three.

Bryant made several adjustments, including bringing on Paco Fernandez, Pablo Maya, and Manuel Morillo in the 30th minute.

The match concluded with the teams tied at 1-1.