Boston, Mass.--Sophomore forward
Kody Poplaski (Bradford, R.I.) had the best scoring attempt of the night in the 74th minute as Rhode Island College fell, 2-0, vs. Emmanuel at Roberto Clemente Field on Friday evening.
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THE BASICS
Emmanuel 2, Rhode Island College 0
Emmanuel (1-1)
Rhode Island College (0-2)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Saints were the first to strike after a foul in the box by the Anchormen put the hosts on the spot for a penalty kick goal.
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• The Anchormen would concede another free kick, this time outside the box, which eventually led to a goal from Emmanuel to give the Saints a 2-0 advantage in the 34th minute.
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• RIC constructed some offensive chances in the second half as sophomore midfielder
Julian Orellana (Providence, R.I.) had the visitors' first chance in the 67th minute, but missed the frame wide.
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• Junior midfielder
Nathan Capelo (Rumford. R.I.) had two near chances on the left side, but EC kept RIC at bay.
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• Freshman goalkeeper
Jake Raymond (Chepachet, R.I.) made three saves in the loss (0-1) before being sent off with a red card in the 77th minute.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Lasell on Sunday, Sept. 6 (1 p.m.).
