Waltham, MA - Felician showed resilience and steady improvement throughout its road matchup at Bentley on March 18, battling from start to finish despite a tough result.
Jessica Naoum anchored the Golden Falcons defensively with a strong performance in goal, recording numerous saves across all four quarters while facing consistent pressure. The defense created key moments as well, with Natalia Ogando forcing turnovers and players like Aly Amadruto, Kayla Fox, and Lesley Garcia contributing on draw controls and ground balls to generate transition opportunities.
Offensively, Felician created chances in every quarter, with Kayla Fox, Madison Cancela, and Kathleen Lopez each putting shots on goal early. The attack found more rhythm as the game progressed, highlighted by an active second half. Mary Gazaleh led a strong fourth-quarter push with multiple shot attempts, including one that hit the post, while Ogando and Lopez added consecutive scoring chances during one of Felician's best offensive stretches.
The Golden Falcons also capitalized on player-up opportunities and showed improved ball movement and composure in the attacking zone as the game went on. Ground ball efforts from Cancela, Garcia, and Mackenzie Fox helped sustain possessions and keep pressure on Bentley late in the contest.
While Bentley secured the 22-0 win, Felician's effort never wavered. Strong goalkeeping, defensive hustle, and a more consistent offensive presence, especially in the second half, highlighted the team's determination and progress moving forward.
