FREDERICK, Md- The Hood College men's soccer team started conference play on Saturday afternoon against the Golden Wolves of Alvernia University, as the defense of both teams ruled the day and ended the match knotted at 0-0.
Inside the Box Score
Aidan Wright (Ijamsville, Md./Oakdale) and
Orlando Portillo (Silver Spring, Md./John F. Kennedy) each had two shots with one on goal.
Cristian Topovich (Frederick, Md./Oakdale) fired off three shots in the contest.
Adam Labows (Leonardtown, Md./Leonardtown) was tested only once in goal and snagged a save.
How it Happened
The Blazers and the Golden Wolves were unable to find their footing offensively as both teams defenses played locked down to start the match.
Around the seven-minute mark of the first half featured an
Orlando Portillo (Silver Spring, Md./John F. Kennedy) shot but was unable to find the back of the net.
Shortly after, teammate
Zeth Zambrano (Austin, Tx./Barca Residency Academy) tried a shot, but it missed just right of the goal.
Hood continued the attack with a
Kayden Leonard (Upper Marlboro, Md./St. Vincent Pallotti) shot but nothing was falling for the Blazers.
As the first half ended,
Timmy Hill (Stephens City, Va./Sherando) fired a shot but unfortunately wasn't able to score for Hood.
The second half began and a little over three minutes into the half, saw the Golden Wolves take a shot of their own but couldn't find the goal. Alvernia fired off another shot but this was also not able to find the back of the net.
The second half progressed, and the defensive stalemate continued for both sides. A final shot attempt by Cristain Topovich at the 89
th minute mark was the Blazers last chance, but the ball went out of play to the bottom right and ended the match 0-0.
For the Opponent
Joseph Washington had two shots.
Andrew Etkin tallied two saves in goal.
Analysis
Hood held the advantage in shots 12-4, and corners 11-5.
The Golden Wolves edged the Blazers in saves 2-1.
Notes
Both teams start conference play 0-0-1.
Up Next
The squad is back on Thomas Athletic Field as they host conference foe Messiah University on Wednesday, October 7, at 6 PM for their All Hood, All Blue game.
