SAN FRANCISCO – The FPU men's soccer team took on Academy of Art on Saturday afternoon, as the Sunbirds conquered the Urban Knights 3-1 on their home turf. 

QUOTABLE
"Great energy and collective effort earned us the victory today. Good to see Allen Escalante get on the board with our third goal. Only one defensive lapse to give Matteo Swenson his second win of the season. Angel Alvarado and Gabriel Monteiro, we're solid on defense and contributed as well to a couple of scores. Solid defensive play by Caesar Angulo anchoring the defense made the difference to seal the victory." - head coach Jaime Ramirez
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• (28:04) Fellipe Souza scored his fourth goal of the season to give the Sunbirds 1-0. Angel Alvarado assisted on the goal.
• (29:21) The Birds added to their lead when Taran Williams found the back of the net off an assist from Gabriel Monteiro.
• (59:53) Allen Escalante scored FPU's final goal of the day off a pass from Marley Edwards.    

STATS FROM THE GAME

• FPU ripped 30 shots, 10 of which were on frame.
• The Sunbirds had 11 corner kicks throughout the match.
• Matteo Swenson made three saves in 90 minutes in goal.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Williams scored the first goal of his career.

UP NEXT

• The Blue & Orange are back in action on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. when they take on Dominican.

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