Siena Men's Soccer fell 2-1 at Fairfield Saturday evening in its Metro Conference opener at Lessing Field.
The Saints move to 2-4-1 overall and 0-1 in conference play, while Fairfield improves to 3-1-2 and 1-0.
Fairfield opened the scoring in the third minute before
Lucas Almeida converted a penalty kick in the 13th minute to level the match. Almeida finished with one shot on goal and has now scored in six of Siena's seven matches this season.
The Stags regained the lead in the 20th minute on a goal from Cristiano Carlos, carrying a 2-1 advantage into halftime.
Siena held Fairfield scoreless in the second half and created several opportunities to equalize.
Bennet Glinder made two saves in the half, while
Lucas Toennessen Soeraas and
Tito Somuyiwa each forced saves from Fairfield goalkeeper Evan Chomow during Siena's late push. The Saints also earned four second-half corner kicks but could not find a second goal.
Toennessen Soeraas led Siena with three shots, including one on goal, while Glinder finished with two saves over 90 minutes.
Siena returns to action Tuesday, Sept. 22 at UConn. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium at Rizza Performance Center.
