New York, NY – The John Jay College men's soccer team scored twice in a span of 1:34 late in the second half, breaking a 1-1 deadlock en route to a 3-1 victory over Medgar Evers College in CUNYAC action on Wednesday afternoon at Randall's Island.
With the victory, the Bloodhounds improve to 6-6-0 overall and 2-2-0 in conference play, earning their second straight win. The Cougars fall to 5-2-2 overall and 2-2-1 in league competition.
Josh Clemas,
Greg Semsarian and
Sekou Sheriff each found the back of the net for John Jay, while Sheriff added an assist to finish with a match-high three points. Clemas recorded his team-leading 13th goal of the season, while Semsarian and Sheriff each registered their third tallies of the campaign.
John Jay controlled much of the opening half, outshooting Medgar Evers 14-2 while generating five corner kicks. The Bloodhounds created several scoring opportunities early, with Clemas forcing a save from Cougars goalkeeper Vendel Joseph in the 21st minute. Semsarian and
Alejandro De Jesus followed with shots on target before Clemas tested Joseph again in the 25th minute.
John Jay finally broke through in the 40th minute. Sheriff connected with Semsarian, who delivered his third goal of the season at the 39:52 mark to give the Bloodhounds a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
Medgar Evers responded quickly after the intermission, leveling the contest just 3:03 into the second half. Shackoneal Myrurrie netted his fifth goal of the season off a feed from Kevin Blackstock Jr. at 48:03, evening the score at 1-1.
The Bloodhounds continued to apply offensive pressure following the equalizer. De Jesus forced a save from Clirian Nunez in the 55th minute before Clemas and Semsarian each generated additional shots on goal.
With the match still tied entering the final 17 minutes, John Jay delivered the decisive strike. At the 73:53 mark, Clemas finished a feed from
Petur Larusson for his 13th goal of the season, putting the Bloodhounds back in front, 2-1.
Just 1:34 later, Sheriff provided the insurance goal, converting a pass from
Sebastian Leja at 75:27 to extend the John Jay advantage to 3-1. The Bloodhounds maintained their two-goal cushion over the final 15 minutes to secure the conference victory.
John Jay finished with a commanding 24-7 advantage in shots, including a 12-3 edge in shots on goal. The Bloodhounds also held an 11-0 advantage in corner kicks.
De Jesus paced the offensive attack with a match-high six shots, including two on target. Clemas followed with five attempts, placing four on goal, while Semsarian recorded four shots, three of which were on target.
Sheriff contributed three shots to go along with his goal and assist, while
Miguel Espinal added three attempts.
In goal, Davio Rossi-Levin played all 90 minutes for John Jay, recording two saves to earn his sixth victory of the season.
For Medgar Evers, Myrurrie led the Cougars with three shots and their lone goal. The Cougars utilized three goalkeepers, who combined for nine saves.
John Jay continues CUNYAC play on Saturday, October 17, when the Bloodhounds host Baruch College at Randall's Island Field No. 74. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m with both teams separately by one point.
