Felician University Men's Soccer hosted Caldwell this evening under the lights, looking to solidify their position among the nation's top-ranked teams. Despite their strong start to the season, the Golden Falcons fell 1-0, marking their second loss of the year. Here's a breakdown of the match:

First Half: The opening half was a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net. The Golden Falcons pressed early, creating offensive chances in the first 10 minutes through shots from Erick Vargas, Ayato Kaneto, and Hugo Rodriguez, all of which were saved by Caldwell's goalkeeper. On the defensive end, Kohta Yamanashi and Alvaro Martin Castedo made crucial stops to prevent Caldwell from getting off any shots. Despite both teams' efforts, the first half ended in a 0-0 deadlock.

Second Half: Caldwell struck quickly in the second half, scoring the game's only goal at the 49-minute mark. The Golden Falcons responded with increased offensive pressure, with shots from Manuel Otero, Hugo Rodriguez, Dario Gomez, and Alvaro Martin, but none found the target. Despite their best efforts, Felician was unable to equalize, resulting in a 1-0 loss and bringing their season record to 4-2.

Player of the Game: Kohta Yamanashi earned Player of the Game honors for his outstanding defensive performance, effectively shutting down Caldwell's attacks on the left side.

The Golden Falcons will look to bounce back as they hit the road this Saturday for a 3:30 PM matchup against Wilmington. They remain determined to prove they belong among the nation's top 25 teams and get back to their winning ways.