Men's Soccer Picks Up First Win of the Season
Framingham, Mass. - Junior midfielder Rob O'Doherty (Shrewsbury, MA) scored two goals to propel the Framingham State College men's soccer team to their first win of the season today 4-0 over Elms College at Framingham's Maple Street Field. The Rams improve to 1-2 on the season, while the Blazers fall to 1-1.
O'Doherty, who leads the Rams with three goals this season, scored the game winner just 6:05 into the game as he took a cross from junior forward Jason Silva (Northbridge, MA) and fired a shot into the back of the net for the 1-0 lead.
The Rams would add two goals late in the first half to extend their lead to 3-0 at the break. Junior midfielder Scott Faria (Fall River, MA) found freshman Erick Nader (Framingham, MA) in front of the net and Nader connected for his first collegiate goal in the 32nd minute. Silva then picked up his second assist of the day with just 38 seconds left in the half as he sent the ball through to freshman forward Jepherson Cardoso (Framingham, MA). Cardoso then beat the Blazers net minder with a well placed shot.
O'Doherty connected on his second of the day in the 82nd minute to reach the final margin of 4-0.
The Rams, who held a 21-4 advantage in shots on the day, outshot the Blazers 9-2 in the first half. Sophomore Ryan Sullivan (Agawam, MA) made 11 saves in net for the Blazers, while freshman Sam Yoder (Southbridge, MA) made two saves in his first collegiate start and picked up the shutout win.
The Rams return to action on Saturday as they travel to WPI at 11 a.m., while the Blazers travel to Springfield College at 3 p.m. on Saturday.