Hood College

FREDERICK, MD - The Men's Soccer team was unable to dethrone No. 24-ranked Falcons of Messiah University at home on Wednesday, October 7th, falling 2-0 during their third conference match.
 
Inside The Box Score
 
Hood led in saves during the match with five
 
How it Happened
 
Blazers Ange Simo (Frederick, Md./Oakdale) tried to start the attack out of the gate marking the first shot of the game in the opening minutes. The Falcons were able to attack the box on a perfectly placed through pass from Jalen Keller to Elijah Perry for the Falcons first goal of the match during the 13^th minute, marking the score 1-0.
 
The Blazers Adam Labows (Leonardtown, Md./Leonardtown) was able to hold off multiple shots during the beginning of the second half. The Falcons found themselves in great shape offensively, forcing the Blazers into a rough position defensively, getting awarded a penalty kick in the 49^th minute. The last goal of the match was scored by Messiah's Owen Resch when he netted the penalty in the back of the net, making the score now 2-0. The Blazers saw some light after the second goal with shots from Simo, Christian Topovich, and Memo Portillo (Silver Spring, Md./John F. Kennedy), but were all unsuccessful.

The Falcons were able to hold off the Blazers offensively for the rest of the game ending with a final score of 2-0 in the conference match.
 
For the Opponent
 
Elijah Perry and Owen Resch tally a goal during the match

Jalen Keller gains an assist during the game
 
Notes
 
Hood now moves to 4-6-1 for the season and 0-1-1 in the conference

Falcons move to 9-1-1 for the season and 2-0-0 in the conference
 
Up Next
 
The squad will be away for their next contest, taking on Lions of Albright College on Saturday, October 10, in Reading, Pa for their third conference game at 7p.m..
 
 
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