Falcons Drop 2-0 Non-Conference Decision To Blazers

Robson makes four saves for Green and Gold

Fitchburg, Mass. – The Fitchburg State men's soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to the Blazers of Elms College in non-conference action this afternoon at Elliot Field as the Falcons opened their 2022 season.

The Basics

Score: Fitchburg State 0, Elms 2
Records: Fitchburg State (0-1) | Elms (1-0)

How It Happened

Elms scored the first goal of 2022 when senior Hunter Miket (Torrington, Conn.) collected a blocked ball in the box and deposited the ball past senior Collin Robson (North Billerica, Mass.) for the early lead. Junior Michael Dima (Oxford, Conn.) collected the assist.

The Blazers doubled the lead at the 7:18 mark, senior Alex Szarkowski (Belchertown, Mass.) found classmate Musa Jiana (Chicopee, Mass.) for the 2-0 advantage.

Freshmen Liam Evans (Marshfield, Mass.) had the best chance for the Falcons in the first frame, the streaking forward was stopped by Elms netminder Collin Liedke (Newington, Conn.) on the breakaway.

Following the intermission, Fitchburg State threatened in the 56th minute of play with freshman Michael Vazquez-Guaman (Worcester, Mass.) ripped a shot on target, but Liedke denied the chance to keep the score at 2-0.

The Green and Gold's best scoring chance of the second half occurred with 15 minutes remaining in regulation as newcomer Curtis Thomas (Worcester, Mass.) was awarded a penalty kick. Liedke made a sprawling save to his right however to give the Blazers a 2-0 victory.

Inside the Numbers

• Fitchburg State held a 24-17 margin in shots, while also finishing with a 7-3 edge in corner kicks
• Robson turned aside four shots for the Falcons in the setback
• Liedke made 15 saves for the Blazers in the victory

Up Next

Falcons return to action on Saturday as they host the Lynx of Lesley University for a non-conference bout at 2:00 PM. Blazers will travel to Western New England on Sunday for a non-conference matchup at 10:00 AM.