Utica, N.Y. – The SUNY Poly men's soccer team earned a commanding 5-0 victory over Keuka College on Wednesday afternoon. The Wildcats struck early when Jael Casimir scored in the 14th minute off an assist from Johnpaul Jerome. Jerome added a goal of his own before Owen Champion and Casimir found the back of the net late in the first half to give Poly a 4-0 advantage at the break. Miguel Casarrubias capped the scoring in the second half, while the Wildcats' defense held Keuka scoreless to secure the shutout victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
SUNY Poly opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Casimir found the back of the net off an assist from Jerome to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead.
The Wildcats continued to generate offensive opportunities, with Jerome putting a shot on target in the 18th minute before Andrew Sprenger followed with another attempt that Keuka goalkeeper Jakob Snyder saved.
Poly doubled its advantage in the 34th minute when Jerome scored to make it 2-0. The Wildcats maintained the pressure, with Casimir and Michael Sacco creating additional chances as the first half progressed.
The Wildcats extended their lead in the 38th minute when Champion scored to put Poly ahead 3-0.
Casimir added his second goal of the afternoon in the 43rd minute, finishing off an assist from Nick Pepe to give SUNY Poly a commanding 4-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Wildcats continued to attack after the break, with Champion testing Keuka goalkeeper Logan Karn in the 50th minute before Casarrubias sent a shot high just moments later.
SUNY Poly's defense continued to limit Keuka's opportunities throughout the second half, with the Wildcats keeping the visitors off the scoreboard as the match progressed.
Poly added its fifth goal in the 79th minute when Casarrubias found the back of the net to extend the Wildcats' lead to 5-0.
The Wildcats maintained control through the closing minutes, with Amir Abdelshafia recording a late shot attempt as Poly continued to look for scoring opportunities. Despite a red card in the 89th minute, SUNY Poly preserved its shutout and closed out the 5-0 victory.
UP NEXT:
The Wildcats return to action on Saturday, October 17, when they travel to Houghton University for their next matchup.
