Late Goal Lifts Monmouth Past Temple, 2-1

Tuesday, October 27

Philadelphia, Pa.

7:00 p.m.

Temple University

2-10-3, 1-5-1

Monmouth

3-7-3, 1-3-3

Team	1	2	Final F
Monmouth	1	1	2
Temple	0	1	1

10.27.26 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA – Temple men's soccer (2-10-3, 1-5-1 American) was upended by Monmouth (3-7-3, 1-3-3 CAA) at home on Tuesday night, 2-1.

How It Happened

Temple produced six shots in the opening half, with two on target. Both shots on goal came from Chase Esser and Nathan Brown. Monmouth broke the scoreless tie in the 18th minute when Tommy Damiano put one past Dylan Kaye. The Hawks' 1-0 lead held for the remainder of the first half.

In the second half, Temple registered five shots, one of which found the back of the net. The goal came in the 58th minute off a set piece taken by Anthony Perez. He placed the ball perfectly into the box, where Aaron Sullivan (2) jumped up and headed it over Monmouth goalkeeper Herman Johnsen. The Hawks continued to apply pressure, and although Temple blocked a considerable number of shots, Monmouth regained the lead in the 85th minute on a goal by Andrea Croce. The Owls pushed until the final whistle but could not find another equalizer, resulting in a 2-1 Monmouth victory. Both goalkeepers had four saves on the night. Monmouth had five corners to Temple's four.