Seton Hall draws in hard fought opener

Photo via SHU AthleticsThe Seton Hall men’s soccer team drew 1-1 with the Saint Peter’s Peacocks in what was a highly contested opening game for both sides Friday.

The Pirates gave up an early penalty, three minutes into the game when forward Jonathan Jimenez received a yellow card on a handball inside his own penalty area. Goalkeeper Steven Catudal, stepping in for the departed four-year starter Julian Spindler, answered his first test with a phenomenal save to keep the game level as he parried away the penalty aimed to the right. Catudal ended the game with seven saves.

After Saint Peter’s scored with seven minutes left in the first half, midfielder Andres Arcila, returning for his junior…