Men’s Soccer faces shutout against Waynesburg

PITTSBURGH --- Carlow University men's soccer faced an 8-0 shutout against Waynesburg University at Highmark Stadium Tuesday afternoon.

The Celtics (2-3) saw a few decent chances toward the end of the first half. Logan Alexander (Manchester Twp., N.J./Manchester Township HS) hit the crossbar with a long shot at 41', and Gavin Moore (Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills HS) put a shot on goal at 42'. An own goal off a Waynesburg corner kick in the 37^th minute saw Carlow trailing 5-0 at the half.

Both teams substituted goalkeepers in the second half, and Alex Remington (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park HS) made a huge save on a penalty kick in the 67^th minute.

The Jackets (3-2) were afforded another penalty kick at 79' after a handball in the box and capitalized to extend their lead to 8-0.

The Celtics recorded several shots toward the end of the match with a good look from Sangay Gurung (Pittsburgh, Pa./Brentwood HS) in 90^th minute.

Remington and Zac Kolich (Enon Valley, Pa./Blackhawk HS/Pittsburgh Technical College) combined for 10 saves in net.

The Jackets outshot the Celtics 34-5 and held a 17-3 corner kick advantage.

Zachary Johnson scored a brace for the Jackets, and Seth Massotti assisted on three goals on the night. Matthew Serrano added a goal and two assists.

Carlow returns to action with a 6 p.m. game against Penn State Scranton at Cupples Stadium Sept. 21.