Men's Soccer | 10/29/2025 9:26:00 AM

10/29/25
Region XV Semi-Final

#2 Ulster CC vs #6 Kingsborough CC
Ulster - 2 (13-2-2)(4-0-1)
KCC - 1 (9-6-2)

Antony Pesantez (North Rockland) - 1 goal
Nick Thomaz (NFA) - 1 goal

Thomaz's late PK seals the comeback, puts Ulster in the Region XV Final
The Senators controlled a good amount of possession in the first half.  They were able to use both flanks to get the final third, but were unable to finish off any of their chances.  Ulster's best chance came in the 30th minute when they were awarded a PK after Andrew Foster (Kingston) was brought down in the box.  Foster's PK attempt was then saved by the visiting keeper, keeping the game scoreless.  Kingsborough kept good numbers behind the ball and mostly looked to play on the counter, but did find some good space and possession at times in the first half.  The game would remain 0-0 at halftime.  Kingsborough started the second half applying a bit more pressure and in the 58th they took a 1-0 lead when a shot from deep found the back of the net.  Ulster continued to possess the ball well and in the 69th minute they were awarded a free kick just outside the box.  Antony Pesantez (North Rockland) took the free kick and at first it seemed to be saved, but it somehow crept under the keeper and crossed the line tying the game 1-1.  Ulster used the momentum and continued to push for the winner.  Andrew Foster's (Kingston) header beat the keeper, but hit the post and stayed out.  Then in the 88th minute the Senators were awarded a PK after Nick Thomaz (NFA) was taken down in the box.  Thomaz stepped up and buried it to give Ulster 2-1 lead with just two minutes to play.  The Senators would see out the final minutes capping off an epic 2-1 comeback victory.  Ulster keeper, Santiago Saavedra (Pine Bush) made 1 save on the day.  
The #7 National ranked Senators improve to 13-2-2 overall.
Next up.....Region XV Final this Saturday, November 1st at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Long Island, 330pm kickoff.  The winner will earn a spot in the National Tournament.  The #2 Senators will take on the #1 seed Suffolk CC, who beat Monroe-Bronx in their semifinal 4-1.  Ulster played Suffolk the first game of their regular season and won 5-2 at their place.
This will be Ulster's first trip to the Regional Final under head coach Jamal Lis-Simmons.  The Senators last won Region XV in 2007.
Coach Lis-Simmons "I'm extremely proud of this group.  Their determination and fight for each other has been amazing.  They get knocked down, but they continue to believe and they continue to pick each other up.  We're excited for this opportunity."

shots
Ulster - 14
KCC - 10

shots on goal
Ulster - 8
KCC - 2

corners
Ulster - 3
KCC - 0

saves
Ulster - 1, Santiago Saavedra
KCC - 6