Binghamton Stages Stunning Comeback to Defeat Le Moyne 3-2 Bearcats Strike Three Times in Four Minutes to Overcome Early Deficit at Le Moyne Stadium
SYRACUSE, NY – Binghamton orchestrated one of the most dramatic turnarounds in college soccer this season, overcoming an early deficit to triumph 3-2 over Le Moyne in a thrilling encounter at Le Moyne Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Dolphins appeared to be in control after Felix Ludemann broke the deadlock just 4 minutes and 43 seconds into the match. The German striker tucked away a clinical left-footed finish into the lower right corner, converting a well-weighted pass from Diego Martinez to give the home side an ideal start.
For nearly an hour, Le Moyne's defensive structure held firm, frustrating Binghamton's attacking efforts and protecting their slender advantage. The Bearcats struggled to create clear-cut opportunities as the Dolphins maintained their discipline and organization in their defensive third.
Everything changed in a breathtaking four-minute sequence that completely transformed the complexion of the match. Kevaughn Harris leveled the score in the 64th minute, rifling a right-footed strike into the lower left corner to silence the home crowd and inject new life into Binghamton's performance.
The momentum shift proved immediate and devastating for Le Moyne. Just over two minutes later, Anthony Randazzo stepped up to convert a penalty kick, slotting his effort low to the left to give Binghamton their first lead of the evening. The spot kick represented a crucial moment as the Bearcats capitalized on their sudden surge in confidence.
Randazzo wasn't finished. In an extraordinary display of clinical finishing, the forward hammered home his second goal just 44 seconds after his penalty conversion. This time, he curled a left-footed effort into the lower right corner, completing a remarkable hat-trick of Binghamton goals that left Le Moyne reeling from the sudden reversal of fortune.
The rapid-fire sequence showcased Binghamton's ability to maintain composure under pressure while exposing Le Moyne's vulnerability once their defensive structure began to crack. The Bearcats' attacking players demonstrated exceptional movement and finishing quality during this pivotal period.
Le Moyne refused to surrender despite the shocking turn of events. Karl Lundstrom Svahnqvist pulled one back in the 82nd minute, powering a header into the lower left corner to set up a tense finale. The Swedish striker's aerial ability provided the Dolphins with hope of salvaging a point from what had become a nightmare scenario.
The final eight minutes produced frantic end-to-end action as Le Moyne pushed forward desperately seeking an equalizer while Binghamton looked to preserve their advantage. The Dolphins created several promising opportunities but couldn't find the crucial finishing touch needed to complete their own comeback.
Binghamton's tactical adjustments in the second half proved instrumental in their victory. The Bearcats increased their pressing intensity and found more space in the final third, allowing their attacking players to exploit gaps in Le Moyne's previously solid defensive shape.
The match highlighted the fine margins that often decide college soccer contests, with Binghamton's ability to capitalize on their brief period of dominance ultimately proving decisive against a Le Moyne side that had appeared comfortable for the majority of the encounter.
Key Players
- Anthony Randazzo (Binghamton) - Scored twice in 44 seconds including penalty conversion to turn the match
- Felix Ludemann (Le Moyne) - Opened scoring with clinical fourth-minute finish
- Kevaughn Harris (Binghamton) - Sparked comeback with crucial equalizing goal