MSOC 09/01
JESSE CAREY
2
Marywood MU (3-5-2, 1-2-0)
3
Winner FDU-Florham FDU (5-3-3, 2-2-0)
Marywood MU
(3-5-2, 1-2-0)
2
Final
3
FDU-Florham FDU
(5-3-3, 2-2-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Marywood MU 1 1 2
FDU-Florham FDU 2 1 3

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Clearwaters' Brace Not Enough as Men’s Soccer Falls to FDU-Florham

Madison, N.J.- The Marywood University men's soccer team battled back from a halftime deficit to even the score in the second half, but FDU-Florham found the decisive goal late in the contest to secure a 3-2 victory over the Pacers on Tuesday evening.

With the loss, Marywood falls to 4-6-2 overall with a 1-3-1 mark in conference play, while FDU-Florham improves to 5-3-3 and 2-2-0 in MAC Freedom competition.

The Pacers struck first in the 11th minute when Owen Clearwaters found the back of the net to give Marywood an early 1-0 advantage.

FDU-Florham responded with two goals. Jason Balbuena equalized in the 20th minute, finishing a play assisted by Karan Chauhan and Betim Zhuta. Zhuta then put the Devils ahead at 27:28, converting a pass from Balbuena to give them a 2-1 lead.

Marywood carried the one-goal deficit into halftime but came out with an aggressive approach in the second half. The Pacers generated several scoring opportunities as they looked to draw even, including a shot from Drew Smith that struck the woodwork in the 52nd minute.

The pressure eventually paid off in the 59th minute as Clearwaters scored his second goal to bring Marywood level to two apiece.

Clearwaters continued to threaten offensively, putting another attempt on target in the 63rd minute before striking the woodwork in the 65th minute. The Pacers maintained their attacking pressure throughout the half.

The Devils, however, delivered the decisive blow in the 84th minute. Branden Ferreira scored off an assist from John Munoz to restore the Devils' lead.

Marywood continued to push for an equalizer in the closing minutes, earning corner-kick opportunities and attempting to generate one final scoring chance, but FDU-Florham held on for the victory.

The Pacers finished with a 20-16 advantage in shots and an 8-6 edge in shots on goal. Marywood also earned seven corner kicks to the Devils' 11. Clearwaters led the Pacers with five shots, including three on target, while Jack Forbes added four shots and two shots on goal.

Kelton Ostrander played all 90 minutes in goal for Marywood, recording three saves. Gregory Donetz made six saves for FDU-Florham to preserve the win.

The Pacers continue their road stretch on Friday, Oct. 16, traveling to face Misericordia University in a MAC Freedom matchup scheduled for 7 p.m.
 
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