HILLSBORO, Kan. - Falcons men's soccer earned a 2-1 road victory over Tabor on Saturday (Oct. 24), improving to 12-3-1 overall and 10-1 in KCAC play.
After a scoreless opening 22 minutes, Jose Quiel put the Falcons ahead with a penalty kick. Tabor answered at the start of the second half, with Pol Fernandez finding the net at 45:00 to even the score at 1-1.
Friends responded in the 60th minute when Andrea Michael Xibilia scored off an assist from Quiel, restoring the Falcons' lead at 2-1. The Friends defense held Tabor scoreless for the remainder of the match to secure the victory.
Quiel led the Falcons offensively with a goal and an assist, recording a team-high eight shots, including seven on goal. Xibilia added a goal on five shots, with three on target.
Friends controlled the attacking opportunities, outshooting Tabor 24-7 and holding a 13-5 advantage in shots on goal. The Falcons also earned 12 corner kicks compared to one for the Bluejays.
Goalkeeper Cameron Stout made three saves while allowing one goal in 90 minutes of action.
Jose Quiel, Diego Marin, and Austin Wyn Davies all have double digit goals for the Falcons this season, leading the offensive attack.
The last time men's soccer reached the 12 win mark was back in 2020, a big milestone for a team that just won four games last year.
The victory moves the Falcons win streak to five and will carry this momentum with a big game against No. 12 Ottawa coming up this Wednesday (Oct. 28). The Falcons will be back in Wichita for the rest of the regular season. Kickoff will be at 7:30pm at Adair-Austin Stadium.
