RINDGE, N.H. – Guillermo Rios scored twice in the second half to lead the Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Adelphi University on Saturday afternoon at Sodexo Field.
With the victory, the Ravens improve to 6-3-3 overall and 2-1-2 in Northeast-10 Conference play, while Adelphi falls to 5-6-2 overall and 3-4-0 in conference action.
After a scoreless first half, Rios broke the deadlock in the 68th minute, converting a penalty kick to give Franklin Pierce a 1-0 advantage.
Just over four minutes later, Rios struck again in the 72nd minute, scoring a header off an assist from Afonso Oliveira to double the Ravens' lead to 2-0.
Franklin Pierce outshot Adelphi 13-5 in the contest, including an 8-3 advantage in the second half. Rios finished with three shots, while Dani Almeida added three shots of his own, including two on goal.
Goalkeeper Toby Lewis recorded two saves in 90 minutes of action to secure the shutout for the Ravens.
Up Next:
Franklin Pierce returns to Northeast-10 Conference action on Saturday, October 17, when the Ravens host Pace University at Sodexo Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
