Spartans Shutout Men's Soccer
FITCHBURG, MA: Fitchburg State men's soccer fell to Castleton this afternoon in non-conference action.
THE BASICS:
- Date: 9/3/24
- Score: Castleton 2, Fitchburg 0
- Records: Castleton (2-0), Fitchburg (1-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The first half started with a Spartan scoring an early goal on the first corner attempt just 1:24 into the contest. Liam Cramer found the back of the net by the back post on a header off the cross from Toby Ritzkowski.
- Castleton would add another one in the 30th minute on an outside the foot pass from Adolphe Alfani to Jacques Alfani for a point-blank shot.
- Xander Berthiaume (W, 2-0) got the win in net for the Spartans after making seven saves in the shutout. Malcolm Edwards (Salem, MA) (L, 1-1) was tagged with the loss after making six saves and two goals allowed.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Shots: Castleton 16, Fitchburg 16
- Saves: Castleton 7, Fitchburg 6
- Corner Kicks: Fitchburg 7, Castleton 5
UP NEXT:
- Fitchburg State men's soccer will be back in action Thursday at home against Dean College at 4:00 PM.
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