BOX SCORE
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The St. John Fisher College men's soccer team couldn't hold an early lead, as the Hobart College Statesmen came from behind to claim a 2-1 win Tuesday night at Cozzens Field in Geneva, NY.
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With the loss, Fisher dips to 2-3, while Hobart improves to 3-2.
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After a scoreless first half of play,
Matt Silvi gave the visiting Cardinals a 1-0 lead when he one-timed a
Danny Yancone pass from the top of the box in the game's 51
st minute.
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The lead would be short lived however, as only eight minutes later, Hobart leveled the score at one goal apiece. The Statesmen scored the go-ahead goal in the 62
nd minute and would hang on for the win despite a late corner kick opportunity that the Cardinals could not convert.
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Hobart kept
Kyle Metcalfe on his toes, firing 17 shots at the junior goaltender, six of which were recorded as saves.
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The Cardinals will return to action at 7 p.m. on September 18 against Keuka College at Growney Stadium.
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