Sunday, November 6
Fairfield, Conn.
6:00 PM
Sacred Heart
7-8-1, 4-3-1
1
vs
0
Saint Francis
6-6-4, 3-2-3
1st half1
2nd half2
FinalF
Saint Francis (PA)
0
0
0
Sacred Heart
0
1
1
Photo by: Greg Vasil
Men’s Soccer Tabs First DI Postseason Win in Program History
11/6/2022 10:57:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Castrillo notches lone goal in 1-0 victory over Saint Francis
FAIRFIELD, Conn.— The Sacred Heart University men's soccer team posted its first-ever Division I postseason victory in program history with a 1-0 win over Saint Francis in the first round on Sunday. In addition, the Pioneers punched their ticket to the Northeast Conference Semifinals.
Records:
#4 Sacred Heart: 7-8-1, 4-3-1 NEC
#5 Saint Francis: 6-6-4, 3-2-3 NEC
Top Performers
Lucas Miquel Castrillo: 1 goal
Justin Siegel: 2 saves
Of Note
After a scoreless first half, Sacred Heart took four of its 11 second-half shots on goal but were saved by Saint Francis goalkeeper Jordaine Jaeger.
It wasn't until the 74th minute that graduate student Lucas Miquel Castrillo scored off a direct kick from the left side that went above the defense and into the right corner of the net to give Sacred Heart the 1-0 lead.
With nine minutes left in the game, the Red Flash produced a serious scoring opportunity, but senior Justin Siegel was there for the save.
The Pioneers outshot the Red Flash 17-5 overall, including 11-1 in the second half, while also taking all eight corner kicks.
Siegel collected his seventh shutout of the season and ninth of his career. His two saves put him in 12th on the Pioneers' career list with 124.
Up Next
Sacred Heart travels to face No. 1 FDU in the NEC Semifinals on Thursday with kickoff set for 7 p.m.
Records:
#4 Sacred Heart: 7-8-1, 4-3-1 NEC
#5 Saint Francis: 6-6-4, 3-2-3 NEC
Top Performers
Lucas Miquel Castrillo: 1 goal
Justin Siegel: 2 saves
Of Note
After a scoreless first half, Sacred Heart took four of its 11 second-half shots on goal but were saved by Saint Francis goalkeeper Jordaine Jaeger.
It wasn't until the 74th minute that graduate student Lucas Miquel Castrillo scored off a direct kick from the left side that went above the defense and into the right corner of the net to give Sacred Heart the 1-0 lead.
With nine minutes left in the game, the Red Flash produced a serious scoring opportunity, but senior Justin Siegel was there for the save.
The Pioneers outshot the Red Flash 17-5 overall, including 11-1 in the second half, while also taking all eight corner kicks.
Siegel collected his seventh shutout of the season and ninth of his career. His two saves put him in 12th on the Pioneers' career list with 124.
Up Next
Sacred Heart travels to face No. 1 FDU in the NEC Semifinals on Thursday with kickoff set for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
SFU
SHU
Goals
0
1
Shots
5
17
Shots on Goal
2
8
Saves
7
2
Corners
0
8
Fouls
9
12
Scoring Plays
Lucas Miquel Castrillo (3)
GOAL by SHU Miquel Castrillo, Lucas.
74:04
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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