Box Score MEN'S SOCCER LIFTED BY VILLALTA'S LATE HERORICS
AUGUST 31, 2008
Boxscore
SALEM, VA.-The SUNY College at Old Westbury
Men's Soccer team notched their first win in the 2008 campaign with
a 2-1 overtime victory over non-conference opponent, Bridgewater
College (Va.) at the Roanoke Invitational on Sunday
afternoon. Old Westbury evens out to 1-1 on the young season
while Bridgewater (Va.) falls to 1-1.
The first half was all about defenses, as neither team could
notch a goal, with Bridgewater (Va.) totaling nine shots on goal
while Old Westbury had four. It wasn't until the second half
when the Eagles broke into a scoreless game in the 65th
minute as Matt Thomas scored on a breakaway pass from Chris Thomas,
past OW keeper, Darian Bryan. Bryan held Bridgewater (Va.)
hostage for the final 40 minutes with the help of Justin Leakey and
George Villalta to earn the win.
After being held scoreless for the first 168 minutes of the
season, Justin Leakey broke the streak for the Panthers by netting
the first goal of the 2008 season. Fabian Santibanez found
Leakey in the 78th minute, who then dribbled around two
Eagles to uncork a lightning bolt to the top left corner for the
score past goalie Zane Lineberry.
It wasn't until overtime when George Villalta booted up the
field and stuck the shot in the back of the net, knowing that he
just won the game for the Panthers. His goal came in the
100th minute to lift the Panthers to victory.
Old Westbury tallied five shots on goal, led by Justin Leakey, who
had two, followed by George Villalta, Ragi Burton and Fabian Santibanez who each had one. Bridgewater (Va.) had four shots
on goal with Ivan Barasic, Shane O'Donnell, Matt Thomas and Chris
Hulse each contributing one apiece. Darian Bryan and Zane
Lineberry drew even in the saves department with three stops each.
The Green and Ivory return to action on Wednesday, September
3rd for their home opener to face off against former
Skyline Conference opponent, U.S.M.M.A. at Panther Park. Game
time is slated for 4:00 p.m. To follow your favorite sports,
check upcoming events, or to find out more information about the
Old Westbury Panthers check out http://www.oldwestburypanthers.com.
