Grattarola’s goal came off a corner kick just 2:51 into the overtime session. Junior Mathew Santos offered a cross into the box, where the 6-foot-6 defender was able to direct the ball into the upper left-hand corner of the goal, beating Central Connecticut State goalkeeper Carson D’Ambrosio to end the contest. The win in overtime was Canisius’ first this season.
After a scoreless first half, the Blue Devils took a 1-0 lead in the 52nd minute, but the Griffs answered and knotted the game at 1-1 in the 58th minute on a goal by sophomore Melvin Blair. The goal for Blair, his first of the season, came off an assist from junior Lucian Preis. Preis played the ball to Blair just inside the box and Blair was able to volley the ball over the Central Connecticut State keeper to even the score.
Redshirt goalkeeper Marco Trivellato earned the win in goal for the Blue and Gold after he made a career-high seven saves.
Canisius will open MAAC play on Saturday, Sept. 24, when the team plays host to defending MAAC champion Rider at the Demske Sports Complex. Game time is set for 7 p.m., and that game will be broadcast live on ESPN3.
from GoGriffs.com via IFTTT
