Franciscan 0, Capital 1

Starting XI
Zachary Muldoon, Benjamin James, Nathan Halberg, Augustine Rubino, Gabriel Velez Reveron, Andrew Goduti, Anthony Venditti, Lucas Cross, Aidan Henninger, Luke Aaron & Goalkeeper - Aiden Miller 

How It Happened 
    The first half was a very physical match. Each team seeing multiple restart opportunities including free kicks deep in the attacking zone. Neither team was able to capitalize on the opportunities. 
    In the second half the physicality in the midfield as both teams were competing for control escalated and yellow cards began to come out in regularly with a total of six between the two teams in just the second half. 
    With a break down in the defensive end, the Comets Capital-ized on the golden opportunity to go up 1-0. With only 15 minutes remaining on the clock the Baron sense of urgency skyrocketed. There were numerous breath holding moments with the Comets goalkeeper lying on the ground and a loose ball up for grabs. However, the late sense of urgency was just a touch too late. The Barons drop to 1-2 and get ready to face their third OAC school in a week on Friday night. 

Inside the Numbers  
-Miller recorded three saves
-Cross & Goduti led the Barons in shots with four each

Who's Next?
Franciscan continues their five-game homestand to start the 2025 season on Friday night, as they host Wittenberg. This will be the first time in program history that the Barons are taking on the Tigers. They held a 4-7-3 record in 2024, but they are off to a hot start in 2025. 

Men's Soccer Fall ID Camp
Franciscan Men's Soccer is excited to offer an ID camp for aspiring college athletes on Monday, November 17th. The camp is open to athletes entering 9th-12th grade this Fall. Participants will have the opportunity to receive training from the Men's soccer coaching staff as well as interact with current players. Campers will participate in Athlete Visit Day in the morning and a typical Franciscan training session in the evening. For more information and to register click here. Campers must also register with Admissions for the visit day here.

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