NHTI Lynx Men's Soccer Falls to Northern Essex CC Knights in Intense Matchup

Concord, NH - The NHTI Lynx men's soccer team faced a formidable opponent in the Northern Essex Community College Knights on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at NHTI. In an intense battle between the two sides, Northern Essex CC emerged victorious with a final score of 5-0.

The match began with high expectations as both teams displayed strong defensive efforts in the first period. Northern Essex CC broke the deadlock at the 23:23 mark when Jonathan Diaz capitalized on an opportunity with an assist from Jadiel Bonfim. The Knights continued their offensive onslaught, with Estevan Arango finding the back of the net at 38:15, extending their lead to 2-0.

Before the first half concluded, Jadiel Bonfim added another goal for Northern Essex CC at 41:37, demonstrating the team's offensive prowess. The Knights entered the halftime break with a commanding 3-0 lead.

In the second half, the Lynx put up a strong fight but struggled to breach the Knights' defense. Northern Essex CC continued to press forward, with Jadiel Bonfim securing his second goal of the match at 54:38, assisted by Kaleb Gianini. The Knights' dominance on the field was evident as Kaleb Gianini further widened the gap with a goal at 72:23.

Despite their best efforts, the Lynx were unable to find the net throughout the match. Jacob Wedge, Ayden Cushing, and James Rouillard, rotated in goal for the Lynx, making a combined 11 saves, but the Knights' relentless attacks proved challenging to contain.