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MSOC 10/31/26
0
Lesley LESLEY (4-11-1, 3-4-0)
3
Winner Me.-Farmington ME.-FARM (7-9-2, 4-3-0)
Lesley LESLEY
(4-11-1, 3-4-0)
0
Final
3
Me.-Farmington ME.-FARM
(7-9-2, 4-3-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Lesley LESLEY 0 0 0
Me.-Farmington ME.-FARM 3 0 3

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Farmington Scores Three in the First Half, Top Lesley and Advance to NAC Semifinals

FARMINGTON, Maine - The University of Maine at Farmington men's soccer team earned a 3-0 victory over Lesley University in the opening round of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) tournament on Saturday afternoon at Leib Field. The Beavers scored three goals in the opening half, including two in the final four minutes of the first half to secure the shutout victory and advance to the NAC Semifinals.

The Records:

Farmington improved to 7-9-2 overall following the victory and advanced to the NAC Semifinals. Lesley finished their season at 4-11-1 overall and 3-4-0 in NAC play following the loss.

How it Happened:

Farmington set the tone early, controlling possession and creating several scoring opportunities from the opening whistle. The Beavers broke through in the 16th minute when Reed Pambianco (Blue Hill, Maine) scored his third goal of the season, finishing a pass from Fred Coit (Blue Hill, Maine) to give Farmington a 1-0 lead.

The Beavers doubled their advantage in the 42nd minute when Vishal Mellor found the back of the net for his fourth goal of the season to extend the lead to 2-0. Mellor picked up a loose ball in the box and fired a left-footed shot into the top left corner for the first playoff goal of his career.

Farmington continued its offensive pressure late in the opening half, adding another goal in the 45th minute. Jack Luciano (Gorham, Maine) scored his eighth goal of the season, taking a long pass over the top of the Lynx defense from Aubrey King (Blue Hill, Maine) to give the Beavers a commanding 3-0 advantage heading into halftime.

The Beavers maintained their defensive pressure throughout the second half, holding Lesley scoreless over the final 45 minutes to secure the 3-0 victory and advance in the NAC tournament.

Stats of the Game:
  • Shots - Farmington 15, Lesley 9
  • Shots on Goal - Farmington 6, Lesley 4
  • Corner Kicks - Farmington 4, Lesley 3
The Goalkeepers:

Parker Day (Brentwood, N.H.) played 86:37 in goal for the Beavers, recording four saves to earn the victory and his first shutout of the season. Hunter Frost (Monmouth, Maine) played the final 3:23 without facing a shot to help preserve the shutout. Lesley's Aiden Hendricks played all 90 minutes, recording three saves.

UP NEXT

The Beavers advance to the NAC Semifinals, where they will travel to face top-seeded Thomas College on Wednesday. The date and game time are subject to confirmation by the NAC.
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