Sacred Heart Earns 2-1 Win Against Saint Francis
10/3/2021 6:17:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Mulhare and Pearson scored in the Pioneers’ first win of the season
FAIRFIELD, Conn.— After several near misses, the Sacred Heart University men's soccer team broke through for its first win on Sunday against Saint Francis. The Pioneers grabbed a 2-1 victory against the Red Flash.
Records:
Sacred Heart: (1-7-3, 1-1-1 NEC)
Saint Francis: (4-5-0, 0-3-0 NEC)
Top Performers:
Jack Mulhare (SHU): 1 goal
Olliver Persson (SHU): 1 goal
Piet Wesling (SFU): 1 goal
Goalkeepers:
Justin Siegel (SHU): (W, 1-6-3) 5 saves, 1 goal
Jonas Dieseler (SFU): (L, 9-3-1) 1 save, 2 goals
Up Next:
Sacred Heart welcomes Mount Saint Mary's to Park Ave. Field on Sunday, October 10 at 3 p.m.
Of Note:
Jack Mulhare scored his first goal when he got Sacred Heart on the board in the 39th minute off a free kick from Lucas Miquel Castrillo.
Saint Francis tied the game at 1-1 when Piet Wesling headed the ball into the back of the net in the 54th minute.
The Pioneers responded in the final minutes when Pearson connected on the assists from Segundo Navarro and Rob Taylor IV to seal the 2-1 win.
SHU goalkeeper Justin Siegel posted five saves throughout the contest.
Sacred Heart took 11 shots and put three on frame, while Saint Francis notched six on 22 shots.
The Red Flash also led, 9-1, in corner kicks.
Records:
Sacred Heart: (1-7-3, 1-1-1 NEC)
Saint Francis: (4-5-0, 0-3-0 NEC)
Top Performers:
Jack Mulhare (SHU): 1 goal
Olliver Persson (SHU): 1 goal
Piet Wesling (SFU): 1 goal
Goalkeepers:
Justin Siegel (SHU): (W, 1-6-3) 5 saves, 1 goal
Jonas Dieseler (SFU): (L, 9-3-1) 1 save, 2 goals
Up Next:
Sacred Heart welcomes Mount Saint Mary's to Park Ave. Field on Sunday, October 10 at 3 p.m.
Of Note:
Jack Mulhare scored his first goal when he got Sacred Heart on the board in the 39th minute off a free kick from Lucas Miquel Castrillo.
Saint Francis tied the game at 1-1 when Piet Wesling headed the ball into the back of the net in the 54th minute.
The Pioneers responded in the final minutes when Pearson connected on the assists from Segundo Navarro and Rob Taylor IV to seal the 2-1 win.
SHU goalkeeper Justin Siegel posted five saves throughout the contest.
Sacred Heart took 11 shots and put three on frame, while Saint Francis notched six on 22 shots.
The Red Flash also led, 9-1, in corner kicks.
Team Stats
SFU
SHU
Goals
1
2
Shots
22
11
Shots on Goal
6
3
Saves
1
5
Corners
9
1
Fouls
14
6
Scoring Plays

Jack Mulhare (1)
Assisted By: Lucas Miguel-Castrillo
GOAL by SHU Mulhare, Jack Assist by Miguel-Castrillo, Lucas.
39:24

Piet Wesling (3)
Assisted By: Simon Luchinger
GOAL by SFU Wesling, Piet Assist by Luchinger, Simon.
54:46

Olliver Persson (1)
Assisted By: Segundo Navarro , Rob Taylor IV
GOAL by SHU Persson, Olliver Assist by Navarro, Segundo and Taylor IV, Rob.
72:13
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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