Ave Maria (FL) Men’s Soccer lost 2-1 to Florida National (FL) on Friday, September 25, 2026, in Hialeah, Florida. Chet Krushefski scored Ave Maria’s goal in the 52nd minute, recording the first career goal of his career. The loss dropped Ave Maria to 6-4 and concluded the team’s non-conference schedule.
Florida National took a 1-0 lead in the 41st minute after Dylan Gibbs scored with assists from David Luque and Augusto Pugin. The Conquistadors carried that advantage into halftime. Ave Maria recorded early shots from Sava Cadjenovic in the second minute and Brandon Gomez in the seventh, but neither chance produced a goal.
Krushefski, Brannock Tie the Match
Ave Maria equalized in the 52nd minute when Krushefski scored off an assist from Timothy Brannock. The goal was the first career goal for Krushefski, while the assist marked the first career assist for Brannock. The play brought the match even at 1-1.
Florida National regained the lead in the 63rd minute when Juan Pugin scored the game-winning goal. Ave Maria could not find another equalizer and fell to the Florida National Conquistadors. Florida National finished with 13 shots on goal, compared with three for the Ave Maria Gyrenes.
Ave Maria Opens The Sun Conference Schedule
Ave Maria begins The Sun Conference schedule Wednesday, September 30, at Southeastern Fire in Lakeland. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The match is scheduled to stream live on the Sun Digital Network.
The Southeastern match will be Ave Maria’s first contest after the team completed its non-conference schedule. The Gyrenes enter league play at 6-4. Krushefski and Brannock will carry their first career scoring contributions into the conference opener.
FSB Take
Ave Maria closed its non-conference schedule with a 2-1 loss in Hialeah. Krushefski’s first career goal and Brannock’s first career assist provided the Gyrenes’ lone scoring sequence. The team now turns to The Sun Conference, beginning with Wednesday’s scheduled match at Southeastern Fire.
Source: Original report