PHILADELPHIA - The Thomas Jefferson University men's soccer team (5-8-2, 3-6-1 CACC) kept its playoff hopes alive with a 4-0 victory over visiting Felician on Saturday afternoon.
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GAMEPLAY
The Rams thoroughly outplayed the Golden Falcons, outshooting Felician by an 18-4 count. Jefferson opened the scoring in the 34
th minute when
Mateo Infante sent over a cross from the right side and
Mohamed Jawara headed it in at the left post.
Val Mokrejs set up
Michele Ganz in the 51
st minute and Ganz converted from 20 yards out to make it 2-0.
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Ganz picked up his second tally of the day in the 66
th minute.
Matteo Crescente sent up an excellent ball from his goalkeeping position, leading Jawara into the attacking end. Jawara took one touch and crossed to Ganz at the left post. The final marker came in the 81
st minute.
Gabe Paz tapped the ball ahead to
TJ Hibsman, sending him into a one-on-one with the goalie. Hibsman picked the left side of the goal and did not miss.
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INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Shots: Jefferson, 18-4
Shots on Goal: Jefferson, 9-1
Saves: Felician, 5-1
Corner Kicks: Even, 3-3
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Michele Ganz: 2 goals, 3 shots, 2 on goal
Mohamed Jawara: 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots, 2 on goal
Matteo Crescente: 1 save, 1 assist
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SENIOR DAY
Prior to the game, the Rams honored seniors
Michele Ganz,
Glenn Holmes,
Val Mokrejs,
Dennis Rooney,
Tyler Sarnoski,
Patrick Locascio, and
Joshua Njoroge.
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CACC PLAYOFF PICTURE
With one game remaining in the regular season, Jefferson sits two points behind Bloomfield for the eighth and final spot in the CACC Tournament. The Rams need a victory in their regular season finale plus a Bloomfield tie or loss to reach the postseason.
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UP NEXT
Jefferson finishes the regular season at Goldey-Beacom on Tuesday, November 2 at 3 p.m.
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