LAKEWOOD, NJ (Oct. 26, 2023) - Georgian Court Men's Soccer plays their final road game of the regular season Saturday afternoon.
Opponent
Bridgeport Purple Knights (7-5-3, 6-2-1 CACC)
Where
Bridgeport, CT - Knights Field
When
Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 - 3:00 p.m.
How to Watch
• Saturday's match is available to watch via a pay to view broadcast on the Georgian Court portal of the CACC Digital Network powered by HUDL. Links for videos and live stats can be found above and on the Lions Soccer schedule page.
Previously vs. Bridgeport
• Bridgeport is just in their second season as a member of the CACC.
• In their first meeting as conference foes last year, the Lions won 2-1 at home behind goals from Franciso Corral and
Jay Abraham.
• Bridgeport outshot GCU 14-2 in the second half, but
Sotirios Gkosdis made eight saves.
• The first ever meeting between these two came in 2021, which was a 2-2 draw in Bridgeport.
Last Time Out
• In another defensive battle, Georgian Court and Wilmington played to a 1-1 draw.
• The first half was scoreless despite Wilmington leading in shots 12-3.
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Joseph Ficarotta got the first goal of the game in the 58th minute.
• The Lions held on to that lead until eight minutes to go when the Wildcats found the equalizer.
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Fabio Krissler made seven saves as Wilmington totaled 26 shots, eight on net.
Who's Hot?
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Fabio Krissler has allowed just five goals in his last 495 minutes with 32 saves.
• The Lion defense which has allowed just four goals in the last five matches.
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Cherif Tammar has had at least three shots in four of his last five games.
CACC Leaders
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Mathias Madersbacher ranks in the CACC top-10 with 3.14 points per game.
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Fabio Krissler has 54 saves to rank sixth. He's also third with a .750 save percentage and fourth with a 1.57 goals against average.
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Cole Sullivan has two game-winners which are fourth-most in the CACC.
• In conference-only games. the Lions 1.33 goals against average ranks fourth.
Individual Milestones
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Mathias Madersbacher is one goal away from fourth all-time at GCU and one assist away from third.
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Cherif Tammar needs one point to get to 10.
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Fabio Krissler will move to seventh all-time in saves with seven more.
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Sebastian Derflinger is one game away from playing his 30th and 53 minutes shy of 2500.
Playoff Picture
• There are just two CACC regular season games left this season for the Lions.
• The top eight teams make the CACC Tournament.
• Right now, GCU has 11 points are are tied for seventh in the league with Holy Family and Goldey-Beacom
• With two games left, there are six teams within three points vying for the final three playoff positions.
• Jefferson sits sixth with 12 points. The Lions, Tigers and Lightning all have 11 points. Chestnut Hill and Dominican are on the outside looking in with 10 and nine points, respectively. All six have two games remaining.
About Bridgeport
• Bridgeport is close to clinching a spot in the 2023 CACC Tournament. They are 6-2-1 in the league and third with 19 points.
• Overall this season Bridgeport is 7-5-3.
• The Purple Knights have actually struggled playing at home this season where they are just 2-3. They are 5-2-3 playing on the road.
• Bridgeport is the most accurate team shooting the ball. Their .553 shot-on-goal percentage leads the league.
• In 15 games, Bridgeport has allowed just 27 goals this season, but their .645 save percentage is towards the bottom of the CACC.
• Starter Hugo Franceschi has taken over in goal with a .712 save percentage and a 6-3-3 record.
• Max Kissel is tied for the CACC lead with 12 goals this season. That also puts him ninth nationally.
• Lucas Sousa has 15 points with five goals and five assists.
• Bridgeport has just 16 yellow cards in conference games this season, second-fewest in the league. They are however near the bottom committing more than 15 fouls per game.
