BOX SCORE Brooklyn, N.Y. - Ali Tounkara scored in the 77th minute to lift the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (9-4-1, 3-0-1 NEC) over the Red Flash (8-8, 1-4 NEC) 1-0 on Sunday.

Turning Point

For the second time this week, the Red Flash surrendered a late second half goal. The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds found their winning goal in the 70th minute on Friday while today's winner came with 13:52 to play.

Highlights

• Tounkara got on the end of a cross from Chris Gruver and converted in front of goal for the match's only tally.
• Saint Francis had two opportunities to equalize in the final 10 minutes. Junior Nicco Mastrangelo (Venetia, Pa/Peters Township) had the first chance but his shot was turned aside by Terrier goalkeeper Roberto Bazzichetto.
• Leo Ribeiro fired a shot on target with 13 seconds to play but it was stopped by Bazzichetto to clinch the victory.

Notes

• The Red Flash generated a season-low five shots as the Terriers held a 12-5 edge in shots.
• Shots on goal were 7-3 in St. Francis Brooklyn's favor.
• Nicco Mastrangelo (Venetia, Pa/Peters Township) led with two shots. Freshman Lucas Rosa (Atibaia Brazil/COC Atibaia) also had a shot on target.
• Senior goalkeeper Marcus Rojas (Fremont, Calif./Bellarmine College Preparatory) made six saves in the loss. 
• The Red Flash slip to 1-4 in conference, all but eliminating its playoff hopes.
• The game was a rematch of last year's final won by the Terriers 1-0.

Up Next

Saint Francis welcomes Sacred Heart to Loretto on Friday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m.