FC Monmouth Tops Torch FC With A Historic 11-1 Performance

RED BANK, NJ – FC Monmouth (2-1-1) scored a club record 11 goals Saturday night as it defeated Torch FC (1-1-0) 11-1 to win its second-straight game.

FC Monmouth started quickly, recording three shots in the first ten minutes. The third began the scoring, as forward Jacob Rubinstein’s first shot of the season resulted in his first goal. Roughly six minutes later, he recorded an assist on a goal from forward Walter Calderon to double the FC Monmouth lead. The scoring kept coming at a blistering pace, as Rubinstein found the back of the net in the 18th minute off a feed from midfielder David Nigro.

Calderon scored two more goals in the 25th and 28th minute, and Nigro got his first of the season in the 36th to make the lead 6-0. Torch FC was able to get one on the board before halftime on an own goal from FC Monmouth, which was the only goal allowed by the home side.

FC Monmouth kept the goals coming after the break, as Calderon scored twice in the opening five minutes. Ten minutes later, Torch FC started to create some opportunities, recording three-straight shots. Shortly after, Calderon recorded his sixth goal of the game on a free kick to make the score 9-1. An own goal in the 75th minute increased the margin to nine, and midfielder Pio Schiano-Lomoriello scored in the 90th minute for the record 11th goal of the night for FC Monmouth.

AT THE MICROPHONE

“It’s good to be a part of something historic. For a soccer team to score 11 goals in one game, you can’t ask for more from the guys. The guys went out there and they played well. Coach Woods has been working them really hard. He just wants the best from them and they showed their best today. You can’t ask for any more in terms of a team performance.” – Assistant Coach Peter-John Falloon

“The guys were very efficient today. They connected the passes, finished when they needed to, and defended well. Having [Bryant] Knibbs definitely makes a big difference in the back.” – Assistant Coach John Killick

“It was a great game, obviously the result is as good as it gets. Aside from that, we played really well. The boys were moving the ball really well, so there are definitely a lot of positives. That’s two wins in a row, so we are trending upwards and looking good. Any time with a new team, new season, and a lot of new players, it’s good to get the first couple games under our belt to get everyone together.” – Forward Jacob Rubinstein

NOTES AND NUMBERS

FC Monmouth became the first NPSL club to score 11 goals since July 12, 2019 (Duluth FC). They are also the first Keystone Conference club to score ten or more goals since June 18, 2017 (Clarkstown SC Eagles).

The 11 goals are the most for a single game in club history. The previous record was four, which was set against Torch FC in 2018. FC Monmouth broke it in the 28th minute of Saturday’s game.

Calderon’s six goals are the most for a single game in FC Monmouth history. In two games over four days, he has seven goals, which puts him in a tie for the most in club history.

Rubinstein is the first player in club history to debut with two goals. He joins Calderon as the only two players to score their first two goals on their first two shots.

FC Monmouth tallied six assists for the night, which is the most for a single game in club history. Rubinstein, along with defender Daniel Pizzimenti, registered an assist in their debuts. They join Nigro and Knibbs as the only players to record assists in their FC Monmouth debuts.

The club also held Torch FC to seven shots, which is the fewest for an FC Monmouth opponent since June 23, 2018.

With the win, FC Monmouth finished May with seven points. That is the most for the month of May in club history, breaking the previous record of six during the 2019 season.

FC Monmouth now has recorded at least one point in three consecutive games, which is tied for the second-longest streak in club history. The all-time mark is five, set during the 2019 campaign.

NEXT ON THE SCHEDULE

FC Monmouth will remain home to face First State FC on Saturday, June 5. The meeting will mark the second between the two clubs in the span of 11 days. Kickoff from Count Basie Park is slated for 6:00 p.m.