The Manhattan Jaspers men's soccer squad suffered a 4‑1 defeat to the NJIT Highlanders on Tuesday, a game that was moved from its original slot because of severe weather. The rescheduled contest took place at Mal Simon Stadium and left the Jaspers with a 2‑2 record early in the season.
Key moments defined the contest
Freshman goalkeeper Gaspar Homar made an early impact, diving for a one‑handed save that kept the score level before Nicolo Donadio opened the scoring for the Jaspers. Paul Abbatiello doubled the lead before halftime, but the Highlanders rallied after the break.
A send‑in from junior midfielder Tycho van Haaren set up Ziv Dahan to net the game‑winning goal in the 71st minute, shifting momentum decisively. Homar finished the match with nine saves from 35 shots, while junior defender Max Asplin‑Rowley added two attempts, one of which tested the opposing keeper.
The loss underscores both the team’s resilience and the challenges posed by a packed schedule. The Jaspers will look to rebound when they travel to Gaelic Park for a 1 p.m. showdown with SUNY‑Maritime on September 2.