News Release

Framingham State 1, WPI 0 (OT)

Framingham, MA --- Sophomore forward Johnny Goncalves (Framingham, MA) scored six minutes into the first overtime period to lift the Framingham State College men’s soccer team to a 1-0 non-conference win over WPI at Maple Street Field.

Neither team was able to gain an advantage thru regulation as much of the game was played in the midfield area. The Rams were only able to generate 10 shots in the game, while WPI could only muster 7 shots. In overtime, the Rams forced play into their offensive zone and Goncalves was able to score the game winner with assists going to junior Karol Tegha (Lynn, MA) and sophomore Steve Rosenthal (Stoneham, MA).

Framingham State goalie, Eddie Palomba, made 5 saves en route to his second straight shut out win, while Steve Hoffer (South Glen Falls, NJ) made 4 stops for the Engineers.

The Rams return to action on Saturday as they host Westfield State at 4:00, while the Engineers host Clark at 2:30.

Submitted 2006-09-27 16:00:00 by D3Kicks.com Sports Information Department

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