Men's Soccer Falls In NEC Opener

The Central Connecticut State men's soccer team fell 4-0 to visiting FDU in its NEC opener on Sunday afternoon in New Britain, CT.

GAME INFORMATION

Score: FDU 4, CCSU 0

Records: CCSU (0-7-1; 0-1-0 NEC), FDU (5-3-2; 1-0-0 NEC)

Location: CCSU Soccer Field | New Britain, CT

KEY MOMENTS

• Jamie Barbero scored a pass from Eric Dlabal in the 19^th minute to open the scoring and just over 19 minutes later Alex Ferenac scored unassisted to make the advantage 2-0
• CCSU was fouled in the box with 6:05 to play before halftime, but the attempt by Youssef Shafei was stopped by Martheus Franca
• FDU added goals in the 72^nd minute, when Nathaniel Anevski slid a ball along the goal line and then Dlabel found the net for the second time in the 85^th minute

NUMBER TO KNOW

6- Today's game marked the final game of a six-game homestand for the Blue Devils

NOTES

• The Blue Devils had a corner kick advantage in the contest, 3-1 overall
• Cristian Torres made the start in goal and made three saves for CCSU, while Brio Leavitt made one in 13:40 of play
• FDU finished with a 23-12 edge in shots
• Matheus Franca earned the win in net for FCU, stopping three shots in 81:45 of play

UP NEXT

The Blue Devils head on the road on October 2^nd, travelling to Stonehill for an NEC contest.