The Siena Saints opened their 2025 season at Hickey Field, facing Northeastern in a highly anticipated home opener. The match ended in a 3‑3 stalemate, a result that left both coaches satisfied with the attacking intent displayed.
First Half Drama
Northeastern struck first in the 19th minute when Kortay Koc converted a penalty, giving the visitors a 1‑0 lead. The early goal seemed to settle the visitors, but Siena quickly answered with a flurry of chances.
Alejandro Pérez Jordá, a freshman forward, proved to be the catalyst for the Saints. He opened his collegiate scoring account with a pair of goals in the final minutes of the first half, first heading in a corner to level at 1‑1 and then striking again shortly after to put Siena ahead 2‑1 at the break.
Second Half Twists
The second half saw a seesaw of momentum. Northeastern reclaimed the lead in the 51st minute as Koc struck again, and Bryce Flowers added a third for the visitors in the 66th minute. Yet Siena’s resilience shone through when Lucas Almeida, who had finished two of his three shots on target, equalized in the 77th minute after a clever play by Antonio Vicente.
Goalkeeper Bennet Glinder commanded the box for the Saints, logging 90 minutes between the posts, while Northeastern’s Brady Elmblad made four crucial saves, including a fingertip stop on a Vicente strike. Statistically, Siena outshot Northeastern 22‑7 and held a 9‑3 corner advantage, underscoring the dominance of their attack.
Statistical Highlights
Pérez Jordá finished the match with four attempts, three of which were on goal, while Almeida contributed a goal and an assist. Antonio Vicente and Emmy Horja each recorded an assist, and Luca Wust added another helper, illustrating the depth of Siena’s midfield creativity.
Looking Ahead
The draw sets the stage for Siena’s upcoming clash with FDU, a match that will test whether the offensive firepower displayed against Northeastern can translate into consistent results. Coach’s remarks highlighted the need for defensive stability, but the attacking rhythm forged in this game offers optimism.