HOBOKEN, N.J. (Nov. 3, 2022) – The top-seeded Stevens Institute of Technology men's soccer team defeated No. 4 FDU-Florham by a score of 3-0 at home in the MAC Freedom Semifinals, Thursday night. Senior Michael Gomez led the way with a goal and an assist to help the Ducks advance to the conference title game.
 
Stevens were in control throughout the game and set the tone midway through the first half with the game's first goal. Senior Bruno Andino received a through ball in the box from Gomez and slotted it past the Devils' keeper to make the score 1-0 in the 25th minute. The Ducks were then able to add some insurance with less than two minutes remaining in the half. The ball bounced through a crowd in the box and senior Fritz Kabeiseman put home a rebound to make the score 2-0 headed into halftime.
 
The Ducks slowed their pace in the second half but continued to control the action. They outshot FDU 8 to 3 in the final 45 minutes and Gomez added the third and final goal in the 61st minute. He dribbled through the Devils' back line and was able to fire one past the keeper in a one-on-one opportunity. It was the first goal of Gomez' career and it put the game on ice for Stevens. The Ducks emptied their bench in the final minutes of the game and secured the 3-0 victory.
 
Stevens improved to 15-0-2 with the win and advanced to the MAC Freedom Championship game. FDU-Florham ended their season with a 9-5-5 record.
 
Inside the Numbers

• Senior goalkeeper Justin Cross earned his ninth solo shutout of the season and made two saves.
• 25 different players saw the field for the Ducks in the win.
• Stevens has allowed just one goal in their last 10 games and have recorded three-straight shutouts.

 
Up Next

• The Ducks will host Lycoming College in the MAC Freedom Championship, Saturday night at the DeBaun Athletic Complex. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
• Stevens defeated Lycoming by a score of 2-0 on Oct. 15.