FAIRFIELD, CT – The St. Francis Brooklyn men's soccer team (6-10-0, 3-4-0 NEC) fell to Sacred Heart (4-12-1, 3-5-0 NEC) in double overtime.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- In a game that saw 37 shot attempts and 21 shots on goal, the Pioneers struck first with a goal in the 19th minute. Segundo Navarro tallied Sacred Heart's first goal and was assisted by Oscar Curras and Zander Hyltoft.
- The Terriers would respond in the 32nd minute when junior forward Matteo Caribotti found the back of the net on a feed from senior midfielder Anthony Gimenes. The goal was Caribotti's fourth of the season, which is good for the second-most on the team. The assist for Gimenes marked his first of the season.
- After 90 minutes of play, the Terriers and Pioneers were knotted up at 1-1 and were headed to overtime. After a scoreless first overtime, the Pioneers recorded the game-winning goal in the 102nd minute of play. Altin Celaj notched the golden goal on an assist from Oscar Curras.
- The Terriers registered a season-high 23 shots, with 14 going on goal. Sophomore defender Yoann Assoumin fired a team-high five shots (four on goal). Caribotti and junior midfielder Julien Remiti were able to tally four shots (two on goal) apiece.
- Junior goalkeeper Nicolas Casado made five saves in net.
- The Terriers attempted five corners, while the Pioneers took two. A total of 25 fouls were called in the game, 13 on St. Francis Brooklyn and 12 on Sacred Heart.
UP NEXT:
The Terriers are back in action for their regular season finale on Sunday, November 4, when they welcome Mount St. Mary's (MD) to Brooklyn Heights. St. Francis Brooklyn will honor its seniors before the game in celebration of Senior Day.
