Men’s Soccer Advances to Region 19 Semifinals
Paramus, NJ – The Bergen Community College Bulldogs men's soccer team triumphed in a hard-fought match against Delaware County Community College, securing a 2-0 victory in the quarterfinals of the Region 19 Men's Soccer Playoffs on October 26, 2024. The win propels the Bulldogs to the semifinal round, where they will face Raritan Valley Community College.
Game Highlights
The Bulldogs delivered a strong second-half performance to claim the victory:
- Davi Martins Dos Santos broke the deadlock in the 81st minute, scoring off an assist from Nicholas Ortiz.
- Daniel D'Urso added an insurance goal in the 87th minute, assisted by Landon Frank.
- Bergen outshot Delaware 17-3, with Batu Erer, the Bulldogs' goalkeeper, earning a clean sheet with one save.
The Bulldogs' offense dominated throughout the match, creating multiple scoring opportunities, while their defense held firm to prevent Delaware from mounting a serious challenge.
Looking Ahead
The Bulldogs will play Raritan Valley Community College in the Region 19 Semifinals. With momentum from their strong quarterfinal performance, Bergen is ready to take on the next challenge as they aim for a spot in the Region 19 Championship.
Box Score Summary
Bergen Community College (2)
Goals:
- 81:21 – Davi Martins Dos Santos (Assist: Nicholas Ortiz)
- 86:49 – Daniel D'Urso (Assist: Landon Frank)
Shots: 17 (7 on target)
Corners: 5
Delaware County Community College (0)
Shots: 3 (1 on target)
Corners: 2
Fouls: Bergen (15), Delaware (12)