Thursday, August 24
South Orange, NJ
6:56 PM
Seton Hall University
1-0-0, 0-0-0
1
vs
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Rider
0-1-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Rider
0
0
0
Seton Hall
1
0
1
Boote's Goal Propels Pirates to Season Opening Win Over Rider
8/24/2023 10:02:00 PM | Men's Soccer
South Orange, N.J. – The Pirates opened up their 2023 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Rider on a rainy Thursday night at Owen T. Carroll Field. James Boote (Southampton, England) scored the lone tally of the night in the 10th minute and helped preserve the lead by heading a would-be goal off the line with less than three minutes remaining.
How it Happened
Much like last season's opener at home against Rider, Seton Hall was able to find the back of the net within the first 10 minutes of the match. Andrea Borg (Sliema, Malta) slipped in a cross that found the foot of Mark Walier (Holmdel, N.J.), who fired a shot off the legs of the Broncs' goalkeeper. The rebound bounced out to Boote at the top of the six-yard box, and his right-footed shot found the back of the net to give the Pirates the lead.
The two sides would go back and forth over the remainder of the half, with Seton Hall's midfield and backline play preventing any dangerous Rider opportunities. The best chance of the half for the Broncs came in the 41st minute, when a shot from the edge of the penalty area forced Mats Roorda (Groningen, Netherlands) to dive to his left and make the save.
The second half once again saw Seton Hall thwart any momentum from the opposition. As Rider mounted pressure in the waning moments of the night, the Pirates dropped numbers back to answer the challenge. In the 88th minute off a set piece, a Rider shot from inside the area looked ticketed for the back of the net. However, Boote was placed perfectly at the left post, heading the ball out of danger and preserving the victory for The Hall.
News & Notes
The Pirates will remain at home this Sunday as they welcome in Air Force on Sunday night. Match time is set for 6:56 p.m. at Owen T. Carroll Field.
How it Happened
Much like last season's opener at home against Rider, Seton Hall was able to find the back of the net within the first 10 minutes of the match. Andrea Borg (Sliema, Malta) slipped in a cross that found the foot of Mark Walier (Holmdel, N.J.), who fired a shot off the legs of the Broncs' goalkeeper. The rebound bounced out to Boote at the top of the six-yard box, and his right-footed shot found the back of the net to give the Pirates the lead.
10' | GOOOOOAAAAALLLLL
— Seton Hall Men's Soccer (@SHUMSOC) August 24, 2023
James Boote puts home the second chance to put us on the board for the first time in 2023!#HALLin🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/BtTMLpFeKs
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙂𝙊𝙇𝘿𝙀𝙉 𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙏𝙀
— Seton Hall Men's Soccer (@SHUMSOC) August 25, 2023
Shot. Score. Smile.#HALLin🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/GXwObyvExO
The two sides would go back and forth over the remainder of the half, with Seton Hall's midfield and backline play preventing any dangerous Rider opportunities. The best chance of the half for the Broncs came in the 41st minute, when a shot from the edge of the penalty area forced Mats Roorda (Groningen, Netherlands) to dive to his left and make the save.
41' | Our new goalkeeper Mats Roorda makes a sprawling save to his left to keep Rider off the board!#HALLin🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/phGmxEUXgZ
— Seton Hall Men's Soccer (@SHUMSOC) August 25, 2023
The second half once again saw Seton Hall thwart any momentum from the opposition. As Rider mounted pressure in the waning moments of the night, the Pirates dropped numbers back to answer the challenge. In the 88th minute off a set piece, a Rider shot from inside the area looked ticketed for the back of the net. However, Boote was placed perfectly at the left post, heading the ball out of danger and preserving the victory for The Hall.
41' | Our new goalkeeper Mats Roorda makes a sprawling save to his left to keep Rider off the board!#HALLin🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/phGmxEUXgZ
— Seton Hall Men's Soccer (@SHUMSOC) August 25, 2023
News & Notes
- With the win, the Pirates improve to 5-0-3 over their last eight season openers dating back to 2016.
- Boote's goal was the second of his career, both of which have been game-winners. His first career tally was the deciding goal in the 2-1 win over Villanova on Oct. 22, 2022.
- Transfers Rikard Cederberg (Gothenburg, Sweden), Mats Roorda (Groningen, Netherlands) and Jared Smith (Longmeadow, Mass.) each got the start in their Pirates debut.
- Sam Bjork (Huskvarna, Sweden), Virgil Dall'Agnol (Grenoble, France), Pierce Enxuto (Simsbury, Conn.), Teo Heden (Lindome. Sweden), and Aidan Tisony (Ocean Township, N.J.) each made their first career collegiate appearance.
- Walier's assist was the first of his career.
The Pirates will remain at home this Sunday as they welcome in Air Force on Sunday night. Match time is set for 6:56 p.m. at Owen T. Carroll Field.
Team Stats
RID
SHU
Goals
0
1
Shots
12
8
Shots on Goal
2
3
Saves
2
1
Corners
9
5
Fouls
3
8
Scoring Plays
James Boote (1)
Assisted By: Mark Walier , Andrea Borg
GOAL by SHU Boote, James Assist by Walier, Mark and Borg, Andrea.
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Game Leaders
Players
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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