Men's Soccer Stopped by Sacred Heart in Season Finale
The Central Connecticut men's soccer team fell in its season finale to Sacred Heart, 1-0, on Thursday night in Northeast Conference action at New Britain, CT. The Blue Devils were unable to overcome an early goal by the Pioneers.
The Central Connecticut men's soccer team fell in its season finale to Sacred Heart, 1-0, on Thursday night in Northeast Conference action at New Britain, CT. The Blue Devils were unable to overcome an early goal by the Pioneers.
Score: CCSU 0, Sacred Heart 1
Records: CCSU (3-11-1, 1-6-1 NEC), SHU (6-8-1, 4-3-1)
Location: CCSU Soccer Field | New Britain, CT
- Sacred Heart scored the game's only goal, just over five minutes into the game, when David Garcia Gallego picked up the ball just outside the penalty area and sent a low shot to the left side of the goal that found the back of the net to make it 1-0.
- The Blue Devils would push for a goal to level the scoring and outshot the Pioneers, 6-3, in the first half, but only managed to put one shot on frame.
- The Pioneers defense made the first half goal stand up by not allowing CCSU to get off a shot in the second half.
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"I'm proud of the team's performance despite the result," said head coach David Kelly. "For long stretches, I thought that we were the better team. I am especially proud of our four seniors: Sean Gannon, Nick Wlodarczyk, Daniel Wilmore and Mitch Lyons. They have given their heart and soul in helping to build this program back into a championship team, and I am in their debt for their dedication to the cause. They'll be missed! Ivan Farias-Martinez, Austin Rocke and Caden Gallagher also stood out tonight. They were warriors in a difficult conference match. Our guys were in every match this season. But the final result was too often elusive. My staff and I know where the program is , where it's headed, and how to get there. We'll be relentless until we're back on top!"
NUMBER TO KNOW
5 - Central managed to earn five corner kicks, while surrendering just one to SHU.
NOTES
- CCSU is 9-9-2 in the past 20 meetings against Sacred Heart, including a 6-3-1 record in the past 10 matchups.
- Daniel Wilmore made one save in goal for CCSU.
- Six different Blue Devils recorded a shot in the game.
- CCSU started all four of its seniors: Sean Gannon, Mitchell Lyons, Daniel Wilmore and Nicholas Wlodarczyk.