GARDEN CITY, NY – The #5 Bronx CC Broncos fell to #1 Nassau CC by a score of 5-1 in the NJCAA Region XV Semifinal Wednesday.
The Lions got on the board first in the 18
th minute via a goal from Sebastian Arboleda. They added another in the 27
th minute to take a two-goal lead over the Broncos. The Broncos got one back to cut the lead in half by a goal from
Mohamed Fadiga in the 33
rd minute. The match score was 2-1 at halftime.
Unfortunately for the Broncos, the matchup was similar to their previous meeting with Nassau CC. The Lions added three goals in the second half en route to a 5-1 win, advancing them to the regional final against Suffolk County Community College.
The Broncos secured their first non-losing season since 2013, in Head Coach,
Dan Cinelli's, first year at the helm. The Broncos also reached their first CUNY Athletic Conference Championship Game since 2013.
The Broncos finished their season with an overall record of 6-6-0(1-1-0) including an overtime upset win over Queensborough CC in the NJCAA Region XV Quarterfinal.