Marshall University Athletics
Friday, October 10
Huntington, W.Va.
7:15 PM
Marshall University
5-1-4, 3-1-0
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Kentucky
6-1-3, 3-1-0
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Kentucky
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Marshall
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Photo by: Will Meadows
No. 17 Herd Men’s Soccer Locks Up Key 4-1 Win Over No. 19 Kentucky
10/10/2025 10:02:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Four different goal scorers for Marshall
Box Score (PDF) | Championship Fund
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The No. 17 Marshall Men's Soccer team (5-1-4, 3-1-0 SBC) used a commanding 4-1 performance to end No. 19 Kentucky's (5-1-4, 3-1-0 SBC) nine-match unbeaten run Friday night at Hoops Family Field.
The Herd honored MoMo Diop, Eddie DeMarco, Aleksa Janjic, Theo Godard, Rai Pinto, and Ryan Holmes, were honored on Senior Night in a pre-match ceremony.
"This is the one we've been waiting on," Herd Men's Soccer Head Coach Chris Grassie said. "We needed to make ourselves believe. That we could be an excellent team, organized with a lot of good players. We executed the gameplan perfectly."
The Herd wasted no time grabbing control, with Gabriel Stevanato opening the scoring in the seventh minute on an assist from Alvaro Alvarez. Marshall doubled its lead just before halftime as Keaviano Francis finished an opportunity set up by Carl Romberg and David de la Vibora in the 42nd minute.
Momentum carried into the second half as Takahiro Fujita struck just over two minutes after the break, firing a goal into the upper corner from a Louie Salkeld assist. The goal was confirmed by video review, pushing the advantage to three goals.
Kentucky pulled one back in the 83rd minute through Joaquin Brizuela, but Larry Noel came off the bench to seal the result in the 90th, slotting home a goal after a setup from Joao Roberto.
The Herd outshot Kentucky 13-5 and had an advantage on corner kicks, 7-1.
NEXT UP
The Herd is set to close out a three-match homestand Tuesday night at 7:15 p.m. against Oakland.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall men's soccer, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall men's soccer team.
For all the latest information about Marshall men's soccer, follow @herdmsoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The No. 17 Marshall Men's Soccer team (5-1-4, 3-1-0 SBC) used a commanding 4-1 performance to end No. 19 Kentucky's (5-1-4, 3-1-0 SBC) nine-match unbeaten run Friday night at Hoops Family Field.
The Herd honored MoMo Diop, Eddie DeMarco, Aleksa Janjic, Theo Godard, Rai Pinto, and Ryan Holmes, were honored on Senior Night in a pre-match ceremony.
"This is the one we've been waiting on," Herd Men's Soccer Head Coach Chris Grassie said. "We needed to make ourselves believe. That we could be an excellent team, organized with a lot of good players. We executed the gameplan perfectly."
The Herd wasted no time grabbing control, with Gabriel Stevanato opening the scoring in the seventh minute on an assist from Alvaro Alvarez. Marshall doubled its lead just before halftime as Keaviano Francis finished an opportunity set up by Carl Romberg and David de la Vibora in the 42nd minute.
Momentum carried into the second half as Takahiro Fujita struck just over two minutes after the break, firing a goal into the upper corner from a Louie Salkeld assist. The goal was confirmed by video review, pushing the advantage to three goals.
Kentucky pulled one back in the 83rd minute through Joaquin Brizuela, but Larry Noel came off the bench to seal the result in the 90th, slotting home a goal after a setup from Joao Roberto.
The Herd outshot Kentucky 13-5 and had an advantage on corner kicks, 7-1.
NEXT UP
The Herd is set to close out a three-match homestand Tuesday night at 7:15 p.m. against Oakland.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall men's soccer, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall men's soccer team.
For all the latest information about Marshall men's soccer, follow @herdmsoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
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Team Stats
UK
MAR
Goals
1
4
Shots
5
13
Shots on Goal
1
9
Saves
5
0
Corners
4
7
Fouls
10
15
Scoring Plays
Gabriel Stevanato (2)
Assisted By: Alvaro Alvarez
GOAL by MAR Stevanato, Gabriel Assist by Alvarez, Alvaro.
06:58
Keaviano Francis (2)
Assisted By: Carl Romberg , David de la Vibora Bonilla
GOAL by MAR Francis, Keaviano Assist by Romberg, Carl and de la Vibora Bonilla, David.
41:51
Takahiro Fujita (2)
Assisted By: Louie Salkeld
GOAL by MAR Fujita, Takahiro Assist by Salkeld, Louie.
47:10
Joaquín Brizuela (2)
Assisted By: Eric Onos
GOAL by UK Brizuela, Joaquín Assist by Onos, Eric.
82:15
Larry Noel (3)
Assisted By: Joao Roberto
GOAL by MAR Noel, Larry Assist by Roberto, Joao.
89:54
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
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