WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Juniors
Marcel Berry and
Antonio Bustamante found the back of the net as the William & Mary men's soccer team rolled to a 2-0 win over previous league unbeaten Hofstra on Saturday night at Martin Family Stadium. The Tribe (7-4-3, 3-2-2 CAA) ran its win streak to third matches in Colonial Athletic Association play, while snapping a two-match streak for the Pride (3-5-6, 2-1-4 CAA).
The Green and Gold offense turned on the pressure from the outset, attempting the game's opening five shots and seven of the first eight. Berry created the Tribe's first goal in the 28th minute. He carried the ball into the penalty area with a quick run from the right flank. His initial shot toward the right post was blocked on a kick save from Hofstra's Alex Ashton. Berry followed it up, heading the rebound down and through the goalkeeper's five-hole to put the Tribe on top.
Leading 1-0 at the break, W&M continued the offensive pressure from the start of the second. W&M put three of its first four chances of the period on frame. Bustamante finally doubled the Tribe lead in the 65th minute chipping Ashton from 18 yards out. Bell set the play up with a run down the left side, before setting Bustamante free with a nice through ball.
Defensively, the Tribe posted its second-straight shutout and sixth of the year. Senior
Phil Breno finished with three saves to record the clean sheet.
W&M Starters – #26 Breno (GK), #4 Frost, #5 Golan, #8 Fuquene, #10 A. Bustamante, #11 Bell, #12 Berry, #14 Eskay, #16 H. Bustamante, #21 Trott, #23 Spain
Hofstra Starters - #1 Ashton (GK), #3 Lindqvist, #4 Fraser, #7 Eshun Addy, #10 Ramsay, #14 Rodriguez, #15 Nealis, #17 Walcott, #19 Brown, #25 Elliott, #26 O'Malley
Scoring Summary
28' – W&M –
Marcel Berry (unassisted)
65' – W&M –
Antonio Bustamante (
Ryder Bell)
Inside the Numbers
- W&M attempted a season-high 22 shots, outshooting Hofstra, 22-8, on the evening. Of the Tribe's attempts, 14 came in the second half and nine shots were on goal.
- Senior goalkeeper
Phil Breno made three saves in the game to record the Tribes' second-straight shutout and its sixth of the season. Hofstra's Alex Ashton finished with seven saves on the night.
- Junior
Antonio Bustamante led the Tribe with five shots, placing two on goal. Senior
William Eskay, junior
Ryder Bell and sophomore
Reeves Trott took four shots apiece.
- The Tribe attempted seven corner kicks on the night compared to just one for Hofstra. Six of W&M's corner chances came in the second half.
Notes
Berry scored his first goal of the season and sixth of his career goal … The game-winner was the second of Berry's career … He is the ninth Tribe player to score a goal this season … Bustamante notched his CAA-leading sixth goal of the season and the 21st of his career … He moved past the 50-point mark for his career with the goal (51 points on 21 goals and nine assists) … Bustamante continues to lead the CAA in points as well with 16 … Bell picked up his 50th career point with the assist on Bustamante's goal … He has 12 assists for his career … His five assists this season lead the CAA … Breno recorded his sixth shutout of the season and 13th as a member of the Tribe … The Tribe's three-match win streak is a season-high … W&M is unbeaten in its last four matches.
Up Next
The Tribe plays its final regular season home match on Wednesday, Oct. 18, hosting instate foe Virginia Tech, who is No. 22 in the latest NCAA RPI. The match carries a 7 p.m. start time from Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field. The Tribe-Hokies contest will also be televised locally on Cox. The game will be available throughout Hampton Roads on Yurview Virginia, Cox's channel 1011, while additional outlets include Fairfax County (1074), Fredericksburg (1077) and Roanoke (1009). Other markets will also be included and will be announced closer to game day.
