JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Midland University took to the pitch on Thursday night up in Jamestown, North Dakota as they kicked off their 2020 season. The Warriors took on the University of Jamestown Jimmies and earned a 3-2 victory.
Mario Bueso, a senior from Honduras, got things going midway through the first half. He would assist on the next Midland goal in the 55th minute as he found teammate Liam Brandso for the second goal of the night.
After a Jimmie goal less than 10 minutes later, newcomer Tommaso Visconti would score his first collegiate of goal in the 78th minute of play. That goal, which was an insurance goal at the time, would prove to be the game-winner as Jamestown tacked on a late goal in the 85th minute of action.
Midland made great use of their chances, with three goals on just eight shots, seven on target. Jamestown countered with 10 shots, with just half on net. Matthew Ricci would corral three saves on the night as he picked up the win, playing the full 90 in net.
“It’s been a long preseason and to start the season off with a big three points on the road feels fantastic,” said head coach Raphael Martinez after the game. “The boys deserve the win, as their focus and dedication through such a strange time has been incredible. Tonight was a total team effort.”
Midland (1-0) will get an extended break before their next game as the match scheduled with Presentation College was postponed earlier in the week. They’ll take the pitch next on Wednesday, September 23 when they travel to Papillion, Nebraska to take on Bellevue University in a non-conference match. That game is slated for a 7:30 p.m. start at Papillion Landing.
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