The Lancers controlled the entire match, according to coach Gino Alia, but suffered a tough Metro Classic Conference loss in Milwaukee on Friday night, their second loss to the Cavaliers in three days.

Alia said his team controlled play for 89 of 90 minutes, but after an injury stoppage that saw St. Joseph starting midfielder Phil R. leave the field with just over a minute left, St. Thomas More forced a turnover and scored on a breakaway to win the match.

St. Joseph had twice as many shots and earned 12 corner kicks, but junior forward Andrew A. hit the post early on and the Lancers just couldn't score. Gino Alia cited the offensive play of senior Adrian V. and the defensive work of Matt S., Matt A. and goalkeeper Robert J.

"This was one of those games where if it had played to a 0-0 draw, I would have felt bad for our kids given how well they played and how much they deserved the 'W,'" Alia said. "For it to turn into a loss the way it did makes it that much harder. But this is one of those character-building moments which the game of soccer, and sports in general, gives us and really can make us better."