RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) scored the only goal of the match in the 56th minute as the Gannon men's soccer team earned a 1-0 road victory over Felician on Sunday afternoon at Tryon Field.
The Golden Knights broke a scoreless tie when Hyde finished off assists from Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway) and Ryko Bodurov (Columbus, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin). Gannon held Felician off the board the rest of the way behind three saves from Ivan Capurro (Uruguay/Escola Ginebró) to improve to 3-1-1 on the season. The victory also marked head coach Billy Colton's 100th win at Gannon.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 1, Felician 0
Records: Gannon 3-1-1 | Felician 1-3-2
Location: Tryon Field | Rutherford, N.J.
Date: September 13, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Hyde Breaks Through: After a scoreless opening half, Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) gave the Golden Knights the lead at the 56:00 mark. Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway) and Ryko Bodurov (Columbus, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin) picked up the assists on Hyde's game-winning goal.
- Another For Hyde: Hyde's goal was his third of the season. He finished with three shots, placing two on goal, while playing 81 minutes.
- Colton Reaches 100: The victory marked Billy Colton's 100th win as Gannon's head men's soccer coach, adding another milestone to his tenure with the Golden Knights.
- Capurro Posts The Shutout: Ivan Capurro (Uruguay/Escola Ginebró) played all 90 minutes in goal and stopped all three shots on goal he faced to preserve the clean sheet.
- Bodurov Creates Chances: Bodurov finished with a team-high four shots, including three on goal, while adding an assist on Hyde's game-winner.
- Lauvstad Makes An Impact: Lauvstad came off the bench to provide an assist on the lone goal and finished with two shots, including one on target, in 42 minutes.
- Even On Shots: Both teams finished with 13 total shots, but Gannon put seven attempts on goal compared to three for Felician.
- Golden Knights Earn The Edge: Gannon finished with six corner kicks compared to five for Felician and drew 18 fouls while committing 10.
- Defending The Lead: Felician applied pressure late, but the Golden Knights kept the hosts off the scoreboard through the final 34 minutes after Hyde's goal to secure the 1-0 win.
THE NEXT GAME
The Golden Knights are back in action at home, Wednesday, September 16, 3:00 PM against D'Youville.
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