MSOC vs FP
Isaac Petkac
2
Winner Gannon GANN (15-2-4, 8-0-2)
1
Franklin Pierce FPU (12-4-4, 6-1-2)
Winner
Gannon GANN
(15-2-4, 8-0-2)
2
Final
1
Franklin Pierce FPU
(12-4-4, 6-1-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Gannon GANN 1 1 2
Franklin Pierce FPU 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | By Isaac Petkac, Director of Communications & Creative Content

Elite 8 Bound! Golden Knights Headed to Regional Final, Beats Franklin Pierce 2-1

THE GAME FACTS
Final Score: Gannon 2, Franklin Pierce 1
Records: Gannon 15-2-4 • Franklin Pierce 12-4-4
Location: Sodexo Field (Rindge, N.H.) - NCAA Sweet 16
Date: November 30, 2025

RINDGE, NH - Gannon men's soccer earned one of its biggest wins in program history Sunday evening, going on the road and defeating Franklin Pierce 2–1 at Sodexo Field to advance to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The Golden Knights struck early with a 17th-minute goal, overcame a second-half equalizer, and delivered a late match-winner to secure their 15th victory of the season. Andre Moraes (Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil/Colegio Singular) anchored the performance with a seven-save outing in a match where the Ravens pushed with 15 second-half shots.

THE KNIGHT CAP
• Early Strike: Sverre Orten (Orsta, Norway/Aalesund vgs) opened the scoring in the 17th minute, finishing a setup from Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway/) for his 17th goal of the season.

• Rekka Delivers Late: After Franklin Pierce equalized early in the second half, Enzo Rekka (Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina/Gymnasium of the Catholic School Centre "Sveti Franjo") scored the match-winner in the 78th minute on a composed finish inside the box.
• Moraes Stands Tall: Goalkeeper Andre Moraes (Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil/Colegio Singular) made seven saves, including five in the final 15 minutes as the Ravens pushed numbers forward.
• Weathering Pressure: Franklin Pierce generated 17 total shots, with 15 coming in the second half, but Gannon's defensive structure held firm.
• Efficient Finishing: The Golden Knights scored on two of their six shots on target and created chances despite limited possession.
• Midfield Battle: Orten and Toyama anchored the midfield in a highly physical match, with Gannon called for eight fouls and the Ravens for 13.
• Balanced Attack: Ten different Golden Knights recorded shots or created chance-building moments in the attacking third.

THE NEXT GAME
Gannon advances to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight and Super Regional 1 Final against Southern New Hampshire. Game time is 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 6th in Hooksett, NH.

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