#7 Hobart proves to be too much for Men's Soccer

ELMIRA, NY -- First year forward Jeremy Brand ’11 (Cato, NY -- Cato Meridian) scored the Soaring Eagles only goal of the afternoon, as the #7 Statesmen of Hobart College (3-0) defeated the Elmira College Men’s Soccer (1-1) team by the score of 6-1.

This afternoon’s match started with both teams playing at a very high non-stop pace. The first ten minutes of the match was a back and forth battle at midfield. However, around the twelfth minute mark the Statesmen were able to capitalize on a poor clear in EC’s defensive third. Philipp Schoeniger broke the 0-0 tie with a bouncing volley goal from about 6 yards out.

After the goal it seemed as if though the Soaring Eagles defense had recovered, as they began applying more and more pressure to Hobart’s offense and midfield. EC managed to keep the ball out of the back of their net for most of the first half. It was not until the 30th minute mark that Hobart extended their lead to two. Tyler Webster and Grant Morrison combined to give the Statesmen their second goal of the afternoon, on a 2 vs. 1 play within the Soaring Eagles goal box.

Following the halftime break, EC tried to regain its offensive composure, but the Statesmen were able to sneak a shot past Soaring Eagles goalkeeper Jon DePrimo ’09 (Elmira, NY -- Southside) at the 52nd minute mark. This goal however did not silence the Soaring Eagles, instead they were able to regroup, and net their first goal of the match 7 minutes later. Second year forward Brian Haschke ’10 (Pittsburgh, PA -- Deer Lakes) assisted Brand’s goal on an indirect kick from about 4 yards out.

Following the goal, EC’s defense once again stepped up, and made some outstanding open net saves to keep the Soaring Eagles in the match. Defenders, Anders Ostrum ’11 (East Montpelier, VT -- U-32), and Dane Bertha ’09 (Pittsburgh, PA -- Deer Lakes) played very strong for the Purple and Gold in the back field. Unfortunately their efforts were not enough, with the Statesmen ending the game with two more goals to earn their third victory of the season.

Men’s Soccer will return to action next Friday, September 14th when they take on Clarkson University at 4 p.m. at Campus Field.

Hobart College 6, Elmira College 1
Box Score

Hobart College (3-0)      3      3      --      6
Elmira College (1-1)      0      1      --      1

Scoring: H-Philip Schoeniger 12:05, Tyler Webster (Gran Morrison) 30:06, Dan Riso (52:04), Tyler Webster (Preston Hirten) 71:24, Grant Morrison (Troy Miller) 81:32, Greg Davidson 87:31; E-Jeremy Brand (Brian Haschke) 59:14
Shots: H-20, E-7; Saves: H-Pete Van Dellon 4, E-Jon DePrimo 5, Team 2
Corner Kicks: H-5, E-4