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Pericet's Penalty Goal turned out to be the game winner.
Pericet's Penalty Goal turned out to be the game winner.
Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Pericet Sinks Penalty Shot In Firebirds 1-0 Win Over Gannon

Video Box Score
Scoring Summary
1st - 6:20 - Ignacio Pericet (Dist. Columbia)
Game Leaders
Gannon
G: N/A
A: N/A
Sh: 4 Players (#6, #7, #10, #11) - 3
Sv: Synstelien, David - 3
Dist. Columbia
G: Ignacio Pericet - 1
A: N/A
Sh: Ignacio Pericet - 3
Sv: Javier Abadia Torres - 10
Team Stats
Full stats

WASHINGTON, DC- Ignacio Pericet's sixth minute penalty goal turned out to be the game winner in the University of the District of Columbia's men's soccer team 1-0 home victory over Gannon University. The Firebirds improved to 4-2-1 overall, while the Golden Knights fell to 3-2-1.

Despite the vistors dominating posession, they weren't able to convert as the Firebird defense buckled down to force the shuout. Goalkeeper Javier Abadia Torres led the way making a season high 10 saves.

The Golden Knights outshot the Firebirds 24-5, and had the advantage in corner kicks 11-1.

This marks UDC's first win over Gannon University since the early 2000's, making the all-time series 4-5-0.

UDC (4-2-1, 0-0 ECC) will open up conference play this Saturday, as they host Roberts Wesleyan at the Maryland SoccerPlex at 1:00 pm.