New York, N.Y. – Playing without the services of four players, including three starters, proved to be too much for the Fordham men's soccer squad who fell to Columbia University, 5-1, tonight at Rocco Commisso Stadium.
With the loss, Fordham falls to 7-5-3 while Columbia improves to 3-6-4.
How It Happened
• Columbia took an early 1-0 lead with a goal in the sixth minute.
• The Lion extended the lead to 3-0 with tallies in the 32
nd and 38
th minute.
•
Daniel Lang got the Rams on the board early in the second half, converting a free kick in the 48
th minute.
• But Columbia scored in the 53
rd and 84
th minute for the 5-1 final.
Notes
• Lang's goal was his fifth of the season, tying him with
Daniel D'Ippolito for the team lead.
• The Rams have not been shut out in a match this year.
• Fordham outshot Columbia 26-15.
• The Rams were without the services of leading scorer
Daniel D'Ippolito, along with
Thomas Gray,
Bennett Leitner, and
Elias Betancourt due to card violations.
What's Next?
• The Rams conclude the Atlantic 10 regular season play by hosting the St. Bonaventure University Bonnies on Saturday, November 1 at Moglia Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
• It will be the 24th meeting between Fordham and St. Bonaventure on the pitch.
• The Rams lead the all-time series, 15-5-3.
• The two teams played to a scoreless tie last year at St. Bonaventure.
• Fordham is 9-1-1 versus the Bonnies in the Bronx.
