The Hounds celebrate the first career goal from graduate student defender Vito Leone versus Goucher College on John Makuvek Field. Photo by Emma Kressler '27
The Hounds celebrate the first career goal from graduate student defender Vito Leone versus Goucher College on John Makuvek Field. Photo by Emma Kressler '27
October 9, 2024

Moravian Tops Goucher on Leone’s First Career Goal

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men’s soccer squad remained unbeaten in Landmark Conference action with a 1-0 victory over visiting Goucher College Wednesday evening on John Makuvek Field.

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men's soccer squad remained unbeaten in Landmark Conference action with a 1-0 victory over visiting Goucher College Wednesday evening on John Makuvek Field.

How It Happened

  • The squads played a scoreless first half with the Hounds holding a 9-6 edge in shots over the opening 45 minutes
  • The Blue & Grey notched the only goal of the contest just 3:31 into the second half on a corner kick. Sophomore midfielder Giuseppe Propato took the corner and send a ball on the ground toward the top right corner of the 18-yard box where sophomore defender Max Teneza played a low ball towards the far-left post. As the ball crossed the six-yard box, graduate student defender Vito Leone directed the ball into the middle of the net 

Inside the Numbers

  • Leone's goal was the first of his career as well as the first points of his collegiate career
  • Propato earned his third assists of the season and fourth of his career while Teneza garnered his second assist of 2024 and third of his career
  • Junior keeper Casey Prajzner registered seven saves for his second consecutive shutout
  • The Hounds had a 16-14 advantage in shots while Goucher held a 7-6 edge in corner kicks

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Saturday, October 12 vs. Lycoming College, 3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 16 at Drew University, 7:00 p.m.