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OLD WESTBURY, NY (www.OLDWESTBURYPANTHERS.com) – The SUNY College at Old Westbury men's soccer team held a pre-game ceremony before kick-off to celebrate the career of Old Westbury's three members of the men's soccer class of 2011, Andrew Puca, German Parodis and George Villalta Thursday afternoon on “Senior Day” at Panther Park against the Briarcliffe Seahawks.  Old Westbury fell to Briarcliffe by a score of 4-1.  Senior George Villalta scored the lone goal for the Panthers.  The loss moves Old Westbury to 4-9-1 while Briarcliffe improves to 10-1-1. 

Briarcliffe looked to get on the board early when Erik Lopez finished a cross from David Panchano with his head to give the Seahawks and early 1-0 lead in the 12th minute.  Briarcliffe doubled its advantage at 23:31 on an own goal and struck again 20 seconds later on an unassisted score by Panchano.  The Panthers got on the board in the 44th minute when a pass from Daniel Lazo found George Villalta, who put a right-footed shot past the goalie to cut into the deficit, 3-1.  Oscar Corado delivered the final goal in the 56th minute on an assist by Jean Delance to put Briarcliffe up 4-1. 

Old Westbury was outshot by a mark of 22-6.  Briarcliffe also held a 4-0 advantage in corner kicks.  Pablo Diaz made several clutch saves for the Panthers, racking up a personal best nine save on the day.  Gustavo Cinfuentes made one save for Briarcliffe. 

SAGE GATORS UP NEXT FOR THE PANTHERS: Old Westbury returns to the pitch for a Skyline Conference battle on the road, taking on the Sag Gators on Sunday (Oct. 16) in Troy, New York. Kick-off is slated for 1 p.m. from Albany Academy for Girls and Boys. 

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