WATERBURY, Conn. – Sophomore Sergio Diaz (Madrid, Spain) connected on a set piece from just outside the top of the box in the 86^th minute to give the Post University men's soccer team a 2-1 victory in its season-opener over NYIT at LaMoy Field on Saturday afternoon.
 
Neither team could gain an edge in the first half. Junior Andre Riello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) had an early chance on a set piece, but was denied by Bears' keeper Jonathan Rico. NYIT held a slim 7-6 advantage in shot in the first, but each team had three chances on goal.
 
A turnover by the Eagles on their defensive side of the field led to the first goal of the game by Alberto Marchan in the 62^nd minute to put NYIT up 1-0. Post quickly answered in the 63^rd to tie the game up as Diaz found sophomore Gabriel Aguilar (Stamford, Conn.) ahead of the defense. Rico was able to get a finger on the shot, but it found the back of the net.
 
Post nearly took the lead in the 83^rd minute as a shot by senior Kenu Walker (Kingston, Jamaica) was tipped over the crossbar. Graduate student Najja Forbes (Trinidad & Tobago) headed a shot off the bar on the ensuing corner kick. Minutes later a foul by the Bears led to the game-winner by Diaz.
 
Senior goalkeeper Giovanni Riello (Sao Paul, Brazil) made a game-high seven saves in goal.
 
Post visits #22 Southern New Hampshire on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.