Rutherford NJ - Felician University Men's Soccer headed to Holy Family yesterday afternoon. In what would be a one sided contest, the Golden Falcons would defeat Holy Family 3-0, picking up their 10th win on the season and their 5th within conference play. Here's a breakdown as to what transpired during this contest.

First Half - Felician took control of the match from the opening whistle, applying early pressure on Holy Family's defense. Just 1:24 into the game, Ayato Kaneto fired the first shot for Felician, though it sailed high. Less than 2 minutes later, at 3:23, Massimo Girardi found the back of the net with the game's first goal, assisted by Anthony Medina, giving Felician a 1-0 lead. Felician didn't let up after their opener. Hugo Rodriguez tested Holy Family's goalkeeper but his shot was saved. Midway through the first half, Felician struck again. At 14:03, Girardi's header hit the post, but the rebound found Alex Ramos, who finished clinically to double Felician's lead. Girardi, having been involved in both goals, continued to wreak havoc on Holy Family's defense. The 2-0 advantage gave Felician confidence as they controlled possession and dictated the tempo. Felician's defense stood firm, blocking multiple shots and cutting off Holy Family's attacks. The first half ended with Felician comfortably ahead 2-0, having created far more chances than their opponents.

Second Half - The second half opened with a similar pace, as Felician kept the pressure on. Lorenzo Ferrari shot wide left at 49:41, and Emanuele Moretti remained sharp in goal, stopping attempts from Holy Family. Despite a few offside calls against Felician, their attack stayed dangerous. They finally capitalized again at 65:45, with Ferrari finding the net after a well-placed assist from Kaneto. This goal put Felician firmly in control at 3-0. Felician continued to dominate possession and create opportunities. Hugo Rodriguez and Kaneto both had close chances in the final 20 minutes, but Holy Family's defense managed to hold on without conceding more. Moretti was outstanding in goal, making several saves, including a critical stop on a shot by Holy Family in the 84th minute to maintain the clean sheet. Felician's defense absorbed the pressure from Holy Family late in the game, and despite a few set-piece opportunities for their opponents, Felician saw out the match. The Golden Falcons would win this contest 3-0, with a dominant performance on both sides of the pitch.

Golden Falcons Player Of The Game - The Golden Falcons Player Of The Game goes to Massimo Girardi, he recorded 4 shots, with 2 on goal, 1 Goal, and 1 assist in today's contest.

The Golden Falcons get a few days off, but are back on the road this Tuesday when they go up against Bridgeport this Tuesday, October 22nd at 6 PM.