HAYWARD, Calif. – A goal in each half lifted the Fresno Pacific University men's soccer team over Holy Names as the Sunbirds shut out the Hawks 2-0 on Saturday night.
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"We came out with a sense of purpose, after a heartbreaker loss at Dominican. A match, I believe, we could have won. Led by our senior captain, Fellipe Souza, we were able to open the score towards the end of the first half. A handful of opportunities could not be capitalized. They made adjustments at half time and made the match difficult for us. Our solid defensive play, coupled with Matteo Swenson's stellar net tending, kept the 1-0 lead until a punt fro Matteo and a pass from D'Andre Renteria, found Marley Edwards one on one with the goalie. Marley converted the opportunity to secure the victory for the blue and orange." - head coach Jaime Ramirez.
HOW IT HAPPENED
STATS FROM THE GAME
- The Sunbirds sent 12 shots during the match, four of which were on goal.
- Renteria and Edwards tied for a team-high three shots, while Souza and Angel Ruelas got two shots off each.
- Swenson was excellent for the Sunbirds, making nine saves in 90 minutes of play.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Souza's goal was his fifth of the season and ties him for the second-most in the conference.
- Swenson earned the first clean sheet of his career.
UP NEXT
- The Blue & Orange return to Ramirez Field on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. when they host Academy of Art in a rare-non-conference match against the Urban Knights.
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