Wilmington, DE - The Golden Falcons battled until the final whistle on Sunday afternoon, falling 3–2 in double overtime to Wilmington University in a thrilling CACC Quarterfinals matchup .
Felician came out with energy and purpose, dictating the early tempo and controlling possession through crisp passing and pressing. That momentum paid off in the 12th minute when Ayato Kaneko opened the scoring with a composed finish, giving the Golden Falcons an early edge. Wilmington answered with a pair of goals before halftime, but Felician refused to back down.
The second half featured an up-and-down pace, with both teams pushing forward in search of a breakthrough. Felician continued to apply pressure and found its reward in dramatic fashion in the 85th minute. Matt Greenway buried the game tying goal, assisted by Charles Greene III and Ignacio Ferrer Matas, to make it 2–2 and send the match into overtime.
Extra time brought more tense moments as both sides fought till the very end. The Golden Falcons defended resolutely and created a few chances, but Wilmington capitalized in the 107th minute to snatch the golden goal.
Goalkeeper Mathias Kristoffersen played a total of 107 minutes in goal, recording six saves while anchoring a back line that absorbed consistent pressure. Felician finished with ten shots, five on target, and five corner kicks in a performance that reflected the team's fight and composure from start to finish.
Scoring Summary:
12' – Ayato Kaneko (unassisted)
85' – Matt Greenway (assist: Charles Greene III, Ignacio Ferrer Matas)
