Niagara University, NY ? The Canisius College men's soccer team scored a 2-1 victory in their 2001 season opener against St. Francis (PA) at the Canisius/Niagara Tournament Friday night. Mark Lammerhirt (Angola, N.Y.) scored the game-winner in the 90th minute to give the Golden Griffins the win.
St. Francis opened the scoring 6:50 into the second half on a penalty kick by Frank Ianni. The Griffs responded quickly when Al Franjoine (Lancaster, N.Y.) hit a perfect shot just out of the goalkeeper's reach from 18-yards out just 16 seconds later.
The Griffs will face Detroit Mercy, a 2-1 victor over Niagara University, Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Niagara University.
St. Francis (PA) (0-1-0) 0 1 ? 1
Canisius (1-0-0) 0 2 ? 2
Scoring Summary
51:50 SFU? Frank Ianni
52:06 CC ? Al Franjoine
89:39 CC ? Mark Lammerhirt
Goalkeeper Saves
SFU - Joe Allaniello, 2 saves (90:00)
CC - Dave Borchard, 1 save (90:00)
Shots:
SFU- 4; CC- 5
Corner Kicks:
SFU- 6; CC- 1
Fouls:
SFU- 25; CC- 24
Penalty Summary:
SFU- Joaquin Justiano (YC); 14:48
CC- Al Franjoine (YC); 30:02
CC- Ainsley Romany (YC); 70:34
SFU- BENCH (YC); 74:38
SFU- Emanuel Iorianni (YC); 89:31
