Frostburg State University Men’s Soccer overcame a 2-0 halftime deficit and defeated Shawnee State 4-2 on Oct. 11 in Portsmouth, Ohio. The Bobcats scored all four of their goals after halftime, including Inzaghi Harmon’s go-ahead goal with ten minutes remaining. Frostburg State improved to 6-2-4, while Shawnee State fell to 3-8-2.
Shawnee State took control early as Yuri Neeve scored twice in the first half. The Bears carried a 2-0 lead into halftime, although both teams finished the match with 15 shots. Josiah Emerson made multiple first-half saves for Frostburg State.
Frostburg State University Men’s Soccer turns match around after halftime
Frostburg State came out with a stronger attack after the break and quickly cut the deficit in half. The scoring summary credited Spencer Davis with the Bobcats’ first goal, although the game narrative also describes Dom Good finishing the play. Frostburg State continued to pressure Shawnee State before Abdallah Soulemana scored the equalizer on a cross from Frank Stare.
The Bobcats created additional chances as the second half continued. Shawnee State goalkeeper Floyd Watts turned away efforts from Davis and Nate Kennedy, while Anthony Diaz forced Watts to punch away a free kick. Emerson also made a save during a Shawnee State counterattack.
Harmon put Frostburg State ahead with ten minutes remaining after David Williams recovered a loose ball and helped create the opportunity. Harmon finished with a first-touch volley to make it 3-2. Two minutes later, Harmon assisted Stare, who scored the fourth goal to complete the comeback.
Frostburg State University Men’s Soccer holds shot advantage
Both teams recorded 15 shots, but Frostburg State put 12 on goal compared with nine for Shawnee State. The Bobcats also held a 13-6 advantage in second-half shots. Emerson preserved the lead late with a flying save on a long-range effort.
Stare’s goal was his seventh of the season, according to the scoring summary, while Soulemana’s equalizer was his second. The scoring summary credited Harmon with one goal and one assist.
Frostburg State was scheduled to travel to West Liberty on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff, according to the official Frostburg State University recap.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Frostburg State University Men’s Soccer changed the match with four second-half goals after entering the break down 2-0. The 13-6 second-half shot advantage supported the comeback, while Harmon’s go-ahead finish and assist on Stare’s fourth goal provided the decisive late contributions.
Source: Original report
