Anchormen Defeat Rams 4-1

Release courtesy of Rhode Island College Athletics

Providence, R.I.-Rhode Island College sophomore forward Komla Dogbey scored twice to help the Anchormen defeat Framingham State, 4-1, and stem a modest two-game losing streak in collegiate men’s soccer action played at the RIC Soccer Field on Tuesday evening.

The Anchormen (3-4) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute when senior midfielder Jose Zarraga (Providence, RI) corralled a loose ball at midfield and fed a sprinting Dogbey. He outran two Framingham (2-5) defenders, avoided Ram junior goalkeeper Josh Arno who had come out to challenge, and tapped the ball into the open net for his seventh of the year.

Framingham State evened the score with five minutes left in the first half when senior back Tyler Jack settled a free ball in the box and ripped a shot that was stopped on a diving save by RIC junior goalkeeper Chris Moura.

Sophomore forward Andy Segura pounced on the loose ball and chipped it past Moura for his first of the season.

RIC held a 12-6 advantage in shots over the first 45 minutes and led in corner kicks, 3-0.

Moura finished with four saves to pick up his third win (3-3), while Arno turned away eight in a losing effort (2-5). RIC held the advantage in shots, 26-8, and corner kicks, 7-2.

The Rams will host Worcester State in Conference action on Saturday at noon at Maple Street field.

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Photo by Cummings Photography