Hood College Men’s Soccer suffered its first loss of the season Saturday afternoon, falling 3-1 to Oneonta on the road in Oneonta, New York.
Oneonta Takes Control Early
Oneonta broke the tie about 30 minutes into the match when Bamba Yacouba scored with a left-footed shot from outside the box. The Red Dragons added another goal before halftime after an initial shot was blocked and the attacker recovered to score past Hood College goalkeeper Adam Labows. Imari Harris scored two goals for Oneonta.
Oneonta extended its lead less than a few minutes into the second half. An attacker beat the final defender outside the box before a cross found an unmarked Oneonta player for a tap-in.
Hood College Creates Second-Half Chances
Hood College Men’s Soccer led Oneonta in both shots and corner kicks during the second half but could not capitalize. Oneonta led both categories in the first half while scoring three times.
Jonathan Fuentes recorded three shots for Hood College, including one on goal. Labows made four saves. Daurin Rivera scored Hood College’s lone goal from a penalty kick in the final minutes, awarded after a handball on a free kick.
Hood College Men’s Soccer Scheduled to Face Hartwick College
Hood College Men’s Soccer was scheduled to continue its trip against Hartwick College in Oneonta the following day. The source listed a 3:30 p.m. kickoff.
Oneonta committed 15 fouls, compared with six for Hood College. The result marked the first loss of the season for Hood College Men’s Soccer.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hood College Men’s Soccer responded after halftime by leading Oneonta in second-half shots and corner kicks, but the early deficit proved decisive. Fuentes recorded three shots, and Labows made four saves in the 3-1 defeat.
Source: Original report
