Canton, NY – Chris Escobar scored his second goal of the season and Nolan Sullivan and Jason Vela combined for a shutout to lead the SUNY Canton men's soccer team to a 1-0 win against Keuka College on Tuesday.

THE BASICS

• Result: SUNY Canton 1, Keuka 0
• Location: SUNY Canton Turf – Canton, NY
• Records: SUNY Canton (3-6-1) | Keuka (0-6-0)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Canton got on the board first in the 24th minute when Owen Lebron played the ball up the right sideline. John Bustamante collected the ball in the near corner playing a cross into the box to Escobar. Escobar one-timed a shot high past Wolves keeper Cory Cangemi for the 1-0 lead.
• The Roos had another great chance with just over 13 minutes left in the opening half when Eric Randall's shot was saved from a tough angle from the right side.
• The Roos held a 3-2 shots on goal edge in the opening half and took a 1-0 lead into intermission.
• Canton had a great chance at an insurance goal in the 52nd minute when Mason Holmes drew a foul in the box resulting in a penalty kick. His PK struck off the center of the crossbar and out as the Wolves remained within a goal.
• The Roos held a 4-2 shots on goal edge in the second half, but it was Escobar's first half tally that held up for the 1-0 final.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Keuka held a slim 17-16 shots advantage, but the Roos controlled shots on goal, 7-4. Corner kicks were even at six apiece.
• Seven different Roos registered a shot on goal, while Kaleb Glessing and Anthony Pontello paced Keuka with two shots on target apiece.
• Sullivan made two saves in the first half for the win, while Vela stopped two shots over the final 45 minutes.
• Cangemi finished with six saves in the loss.

 

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Roos open SUNYAC play on Saturday when they visit Fredonia at 1 p.m.  
   
About SUNY Canton
Discover SUNY Canton, where innovation meets opportunity. The college's career-focused educational programs emphasize hands-on and applied learning opportunities in digital design, engineering technology, health, information technology, management, and public service. Faculty members bring real-world experience and exceptional academic expertise to the classroom. As a leader in online education, SUNY Canton offers unmatched flexibility with hundreds of courses and 23 comprehensive degree programs offered completely online. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos compete at the NCAA Division III level and are members of the SUNYAC. In addition to its 15 traditional teams, SUNY Canton offers coed varsity esports and cheerleading.