YORK, Pa. (September 19, 2009) – The York College (Pa.) men's soccer team got a goal in the 66th minute of play to defeat the No. 10 Stevens Institute of Technology men's soccer team, 1-0 on Saturday afternoon in York, Pa. It is the second loss in three outings for the Ducks as they fall to 5-2 on the season. With the win, York stays unbeaten at 5-0-1 and will most likely jump back into the National Soccer Coaches Association Top 25 after opening the season ranked 10th in the nation. The game's lone goal came from Spartan freshman Antonio Bua (Lancaster, Pa.).
The game-winner came on a York counter attack. Freshman Cody Pearson (Crofton, Md.) made a run down the middle of the field, passed to Bua who netted his shot from 25 yards out after a deflection. The goal was the first of Bua's career.
Stevens' junior goalkeeper Zach Carr faced 15 shots and made three saves. York's senior goalkeeper Ryan Hock (Brookeville, Md.) made six saves in earning the shutout. The veteran made several spectacular stops to deny the Ducks and help lift his team to the win.
York ended the game with a 15-10 advantage in shots after the Ducks took the game's first five. The Spartans also ended the contest with a 4-2 edge in corners.
Stevens looked as if it would tie the match in the 87th minute as senior forward Terrence Johnson was in on goal with only Hock to beat. With pressure on his left, Johnson struck a quick, low shot that would have tied the game at one but Hock came up big with a spectacular save to preserve the win.
Stevens will return to action on September 23 when it hosts Manhattanville College at the De Baun Athletic Complex. Game time is schedule for 7 p.m. and will be webcast live at www.Empire8.tv.