FRAMINGHAM Mass. - Clark men's soccer (1-2) earned their first victory of the year with a 2-1 win over Framingham State (1-1-1) on Wednesday afternoon from Maple Street Field.

How it Happened

• First-year Diego Marin opened the game with a save in the third minute and senior Ezekiel Palmer nearly broke the tie in the eighth minute, but had his shot stopped in a fast-paced game.
• Junior Anyolo Makatiani created a dangerous chance in the 13th minute with a shot the keeper saved and then followed that shot up and it was stopped again.
• In the 30th minute, sophomore Colin Ruiz played the corner short to fellow sophomore William Lopez sent a ball into the lower right corner of the goal to give Clark a 1-0 advantage.
• Graduate student Daniel Moura early extended the lead to 2-0 before the break, but the goalie registered a save and Marin stopped a shot in the 45th minute as the Cougars led 1-0 at the half.
• Lopez extended the lead to 2-0 in the 52nd minute with a left-footed shot from outside the box that beat the goalie to the right.
• Marin recorded two crucial saves in the second half in the 56th and 57th minutes before Palmer fired a shot on goal in the 58th minute that was saved.
• The Rams came back with five more shots on target, but Marin saved all of them before Framingham State cut into the lead with a goal to make a 2-1 game.
• The Cougars didn't allow a shot on goal the rest of the game as Clark came away with a 2-1 win.

Inside the Box Score

• Clark attempted 12 shots in the game, with 10 going on target.
• Lopez's two goals were his second and third of the year and his career.
• Marin recorded a career-high 11 saves in the contest.
• Clark earned six corner kicks in the game.

What's Next

Clark will be back in action on Saturday when they travel to Salve Regina to take on the Seahawks beginning at 1:00 p.m.