Men’s Soccer’s Winning Streak Snapped by Unbeaten Fairfield on Senior Day

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Saint Peter's men's soccer had its season's longest winning streak of four games snapped on Saturday by top-ranked and unbeaten Fairfield. The Peacocks fell 1-0 in the match on Senior Day.

Game Notes

• In what was a very rainy and very physical matchup, Saint Peter's (8-7-2, 5-3-1) did a good job controlling the pace of the game.
• Fairfield (10-4-2, 7-0-2) got just one shot on goal in the match's first five minutes, but a diving Jason Dubrovich saved the shot attempt to keep the game scoreless.
• The Peacocks controlled the tempo the remaining 40 minutes in the half, logging four shots, all on goal, the rest of the way but failing to convert on the opportunities.
• In the second half, the Peacocks remained in control, but a mishap by the defense allowed Fairfield's Jonathan Filipe to get free in the box and score the game-winning goal.
• Late in the match, Tom Coulson had a free kick just outside the box with under four minutes remaining that sailed high over the post, ultimately ending the match for Saint Peter's.

Inside the Numbers

• Saint Peter's had more shots (9-6) and more on goal (5-3) than Fairfield.
• The Peacocks also posted a 5-1 shot advantage.
• Jordan Jowers led the team with two shots, one on goal.
• Seven Peacocks finished with one shot.
• Dubrovich made two saves on the day.
• The setback was the first defeat for Saint Peter's since October 3, snapping a five-game unbeaten streak.
• Despite the loss, Saint Peter's is still in the playoff hunt, sitting in fifth place on the current standings.

Coach's Quotes - Julian Richens

• "Real tight, well fought conference game."
• "We played well today against a very good team that was hard to break down."

Up Next

• The Peacocks close out the regular season on Wednesday, October 31 at Siena. First kick on the Halloween showdown will be at 2 p.m.