Falcons Men’s Soccer Starts Season with Win Against Bruins

(London, Ontario) – The Fanshawe Men's Soccer team (1-0) started the season in the win column on Saturday afternoon, as they defeated the Sheridan Bruins (0-1) by a final score of 2-1.

The Falcons came out strong to start the match, scoring a goal in the 19^th minute. Ryan Baker (Strathroy, ON) setup Ben Vyfschaft (London, ON) with a cross to go up 1-0. Bradley Heath (Markham, ON) extended Fanshawe's lead on a penalty kick in the 31^st minute. The red and white outshot the Bruins 6-3 in the opening half.

Both teams battled in the second frame, creating multiple chances. Sheridan scored in the 77^th minute, then continued to press to attempt to tie the game. The Falcons would come close to adding to their lead on a header off of the crossbar in the dying minutes but would hold on to win the spirited affair by a final score of 2-1. Fanshawe goalkeeper Ryan Miners (London, ON) had five saves on the match. The Falcons had the statistical advantage in both total shots (14-9) and corner kicks (5-4).

Next up, Fanshawe will be on the road against the defending CCAA champion Humber Hawks (1-0) on Wednesday, September 11.