Men's Soccer Earns Dramatic 3-2 Win Against Chestnut Hill

Purple Knights move their record to 6-4-2 this season, including 5-2 in the CACC.

Men's Soccer Earns Dramatic 3-2 Win Against Chestnut Hill
October 19, 2024
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Propelled by a game-winning goal in the 87th minute, the University of Bridgeport's men's soccer team earned a dramatic 3-2 win over Chestnut Hill College on Saturday at Knights Field. The victory improves the Purple Knights' record to 6-4-2 overall this season, including 5-2 in the CACC.

It was a comeback effort for Bridgeport as they had to battle back from a 2-1 second-half deficit. UB did enjoy a 1-0 edge before allowing a pair of Chestnut Hill goals.

Jakob Reinhard scored Bridgeport's equalizer in the 73rd minute before Joao Miranda provided the game-winner with less than four minutes left in the game.

Reinhard's tally was assisted by Shon Ryan while Lucas Souza notched the helper for Miranda.

The Purple Knights' first goal was scored via a penalty kick in the 61st minute. Souza took the opportunity to score his 15th career goal at UB. Miranda was fouled inside the box to earn the PK.

On the other side of the ball, Gianny Provincial picked up the win in net. The French keeper made three important saves in a complete-game effort. He now holds a 4-2-2 record as UB's starting goalkeeper this season.

Bridgeport has now won three consecutive games against Chestnut Hill.

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 The Purple Knights will host Felician on Tuesday (Oct. 22) at 6 p.m.