TEANECK, N.J. – FDU battled with Hofstra in their 2023 home opener with a 1-0 win over the Pride. The reigning NEC Champs improved to 2-0 on the season.
The first 45 minutes of action saw both teams excel in the defensive half. The programs combined for only five total shots in the half with the Knights tallying the only one on target.
In the 73' minute senior
Tony Gomez gave the Knights a 1-0 lead. The Spaniard won the ball in the Hofstra half of the field and was able to beat goalie, Wessel Speel, with a strong left-footed finish into the bottom left corner of the net.
The Pride made a big push in the final 15 minutes but were stifled by the FDU defense led by junior
Damian Naumoski and goalie
Spencer King who picked up four second half saves.
Later in the week the Knights head to the West Coast to take on Cal and Saint Mary's on Friday (9/1) and Monday (9/3). In the meantime, fans can follow the Knights on social media
@FDUKnightsMSOC for all FDU men's soccer news.
