Men's Soccer Falls to Rowan, 2-1

UNION, N.J. (10/14/09) - Rowan University senior forward Mike Pascale (Toms River, N.J.) scored twice to lead the Profs to a 2-1 victory over host Kean University in New Jersey Athletic Conference men's soccer action on Wednesday evening.

Pascale broke a 1-1 tie with the game-winner with just under 26 minutes remaining to lead the Profs (9-4-2, 3-1-2 NJAC).

For the Cougars 6-6-3, 1-4-1 NJAC), rookie Igor Maciel-Martins (Curitiba, Brazil) scored his first collegiate goal.

After a scoreless opening half, Pascale opened the scoring with the unassisted goal just 6:05 into the second half.

The Cougars tied the game just five minutes later when Maciel-Martins (pictured right) collected the loose ball following a Kean free kick and fired the open shot from about 35-yards out.

Pascale would then net the game-winner in the 65^th minute, when junior John Loiodice (Brick, N.J.) crossed the ball from the right side that Pascale would tip in for the 2-1 win.

Rowan goalkeeper Charlie Cunliffe (Lakewood, N.J.) made six saves in the victory, while sophomore Brian Haines (Ridgefield Park, N.J.) stopped four shots for Kean.

The Cougars held a 16-0 edge in shots, while Rowan had a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.

Kean returns to action on Saturday, October 17, when the Cougars host Rutgers-Newark in NJAC action. The game is slated to be played on Kean's East Campus and is set for 1 p.m.