PATCHOGUE, NY --- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College men's soccer opened the 2023 season Sunday afternoon, dropping a 12-0 non-conference decision to the St. Joseph's University (L.I.) Golden Eagles (2-0) from Danzi Stadium. 

St. Joseph's (L.I) got off to a blazing start, as Nick Pensavalle slotted home a penalty at the 5:52 mark. Pensavalle and James Dacos added two in the next five minutes to make the score 3-0.  Marvin Mondesir put York in the shot column 10:59 in for the Cardinals' first attempt.  Mondesir challenged St. Joseph's again 9:26 later before two first-half strikes by Vincent Mariani put the Golden Eagles up 5-0 before half-time. For York, Mondesir led the squad with four shots and one shot on target. 

Leading 6-0, Mariani completed his hattrick with a penalty in the 63rd minute. A variety of finishes from Connor Owenburg, Jose Rojas, Brandon Flaherty. Antonio Ruopoli, and Jacob Cusimano clinched the 12-0 victory for St. Josephs.

"Although we lost, the boys figured out how to play as a team defensively and offensively. The outcome of this game will help York play some great soccer this season."-said head coach Brahim Chhab

In the box score, the Golden Eagles maintained an edge in shots (27-4), shots on goal (19-1), and corners. Ahmed Algendy (0-1) returned in net for the Cardinals, making seven saves. Golden Eagle netminder Giuseppe Vitale (1-0) recorded one save. 

The Cardinals (0-1) are back in action Saturday (Sept. 9) to host the Medgar Evers College Cougars (0-1) in a non-conference showdown at 7 p.m. from Aviator Field.

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