Men's Soccer Falls At Framingham State In MASCAC Opener, 4-2
Framingham, MA --- Worcester State dropped a 4-2 decision on the opening weekend of MASCAC play to Framingham State this afternoon. The Lancers were paced by junior Brian Cormier and Phil Cepeda who both scored in the losing effort.
Framingham, MA --- Junior Henrique DaSilva (Framingham, MA) recorded a goal and an assist to help lift Framingham State to a 4-2 win over Worcester State this afternoon MASCAC action at Maple Street Field.
With the win, the Rams improve to 1-3-1 on the year and 1-0 in the MASCAC, while the Lancers fall to 1-4 overall and 0-1 in the conference.
The Blue and Gold took the early lead with a goal on a corner just 3:29 into the game. Junior Brian Cormier (Hudson, MA) sent the corner into the box and classmate Brendan Whitson (Auburn, MA) deflected the ball into the net for his team leading fourth goal of the season.
The Rams responded with a pair of goals late in the half to take the lead. DaSilva sent a thru ball to senior Jepherson Cardoso (Framingham, MA) in the 35th minute and Cardoso laid a shot into the back of the net. DaSilva followed up ith an unassisted tally in the 44th minute after collecting a loose ball and firing it into the back of the net.
Worcester would knot the score in the 58th minute as they converted off a corner once again. This time junior Alex Wolfel (Unionville, CT) sent the ball in play and classmate Phil Cepeda (Southbridge, MA) headed it home tying the game at 2-2.
The tie did not last long as just over a minute later the Rams tallied what would prove to be the game winner. FSU sophomore Bryan DaSilva (Milford, MA) hit senior Bryan Damas (Milford, MA) with a pass and Damas made a spin move around a Lancer defender and laid a shot just inside the post for the game winner.
Senior back Will Menter (Haverhill, MA) added an extra insurance goal for the Rams in the 72nd minute when he blasted a direct kick from 30 yards out for his first goal of the season.
Senior Sam Yoder (Southbridge, MA) made 10 saves for the Rams and picked up the victory in net, while freshman Nick Zucco (Ludlow, MA) made nine stops in a losing effort.
The Rams return to action on Wednesday afternoon when they host Wesleyan (CT) at 4 PM, while the Lancers host Keene State on Wednesday at 7.
Full Release Courtesy of Framingham State Sports Information