SALISBURY, Md.  – EMU Men's Soccer traveled to Maryland to participate in the Elmer Lord Memorial Tournament, going up against the host school Salisbury on a warm Friday afternoon. The Royals continue to seek their first win of the season as they got pecked by the Sea Gulls to the tune of a 3-0 defeat.
Records:Â EMU 0-2 | Salisbury 1-0-1
Highlights
- 7' | The Sea Gulls soared to an early lead after a Liam Pierce goal with double assists from David Brunetti and Conor Moran.
- 18' | Zach Johnson doubled Salisbury's cushion with a short range shot that got by EMU goalkeeper Ryan Bousfield.
- The Royals' lone shot on goal in the first half came from first-year Elvis Cifuentes as EMU trailed 2-0 at the half.
- 66' | Salisbury tacked on one more goal in the second half, an unassisted marker by Brunetti.
- The Royals did play better in the second half as four of their five shots on goal came in the final 45 minutes.
Statistical Leaders
Shots: Hamid Tokhi (3)
Shots on Goal:Â
Elijah Byrd (2)
Saves:Â Bousfield (7)
What's Next
EMU Men's Soccer will need to have a short memory as they right back at it tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 5, for a neutral site match against St. Mary's (MD) as part of Day 2 of the Elmer Lord Memorial Tournament at Salisbury. Kick off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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