Box Score FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Franklin College men's soccer team welcomed the University of St. Francis to Faught Stadium on a rainy Saturday (Sept. 4) afternoon for their 2021 fall home opener.
On a day where offensive chances were at a premium, the two sides played most of the afternoon in the midfield. The deciding play came midway through the first half with a goal from the Cougars (1-2-1) that held up as they bested Franklin (0-2) by a 1-0 score.
How it Happened
The game's lone goal came on the only shot on target in the first half. A St. Francis crossing attempt made its way into the box and just past of the outstretched arms of Franklin goalkeeper Elliott Clark to Elmar Martinez, who stuck a shot home in the 22nd minute.
The pace of play picked up in the second half, as did the physicality as the two teams were whistled for 31 total fouls. Franklin's three best looks at the equalizer came in a two-minute stretch early in the half, but attempts from Eddy Yousak, Noah Harris and Dany Escamilla all sailed wide of the cage.
Inside the Box Score
-Shots were 9-5 in St. Francis' favor with Harris leading Franklin's attack with two attempts.
-Elliott Clark made a pair of saves in goal, including a gorgeous save with his upper body late in the second half.
Up Next
Franklin closes out the weekend with a Sunday (Sept. 5) morning showdown against the Trine Thunder. Kick-off from Faught Stadium is set for 11:00 a.m.
