Falcons suffer first loss of 2019

With a two-week hiatus from Big 8 Conference play, the Falcons traveled to Clovis on Tuesday afternoon for the first of four crossover matches with Central Valley Conference teams, but had a long ride home after a close 3-2 loss to Clovis.  The Falcons took an early lead on Ricky Miranda's goal in the 15^th minute, but the Crush responded with the first of two goals by Andres Nuñez in the 23^rd minute.  Nuñez struck again in the 38^th minute to give Clovis a 2-1 lead that they would take into the halftime break.  In the second half,  Miranda tied up the contest when his penalty-kick goal beat Clovis keeper Robby Rosas in the 58^th minute.  Ironically, Miranda had another chance to put Folsom Lake ahead in the 62^nd minute, but his penalty shot went wide left.  The teams remained tied until Clovis' Jose Rivera netted the game winner in the 78^th minute.

After suffering their first loss of 2019, the Falcons (8-1-5) will look to rebound on Friday night when they host College of the Sequoias (3-7-2 overall) at Falcon Stadium at 6:00 pm.