Game Summary
Frostburg State University Men’s Soccer lost 1-0 to No. 4 Charleston (WV) at home Wednesday night, Oct. 28, after Martin Echarren scored the winning goal in the final minutes. Caio Moraes assisted on the goal as Charleston secured the victory, and Frostburg State concluded the regular season with a 7-4-6 record.
Charleston Scores Late in Frostburg
Charleston opened the match with an early opportunity when Tomas Petrungaro sent a 25-yard shot toward goal. Frostburg State graduate goalkeeper Josiah Emerson made a diving save to tip the attempt over the crossbar.
Frostburg State created its first chances through freshman Abdallah Soulemana, who headed attempts just outside the post. Mateo Cuadros also delivered a corner that Soulemana redirected toward goal, but the Bobcats remained scoreless at halftime.
Charleston increased its pressure early in the second half, but Emerson and the Frostburg State defense kept the match tied. Andrew Denard later forced a save from Charleston goalkeeper Luka Felix with a looping header, while Brian Gomez also put a late attempt toward goal.
Charleston finally broke through on a quick counterattack. Moraes sent a free kick from 40 yards that Echarren flicked on, and the ball took another deflection off a Frostburg State player before going over Emerson’s outstretched arm.
Charleston Holds Statistical Advantage
Charleston finished with a 16-5 advantage in shots and led 4-2 in shots on goal. The Golden Eagles improved to 15-2, while Frostburg State finished the regular season at 7-4-6.
Charleston’s defensive effort preserved the one-goal lead after the late breakthrough. The result sent both teams into the Mountain East Conference Tournament.
Frostburg State Secures MEC Tournament Home Match
Despite the loss, Frostburg State secured the No. 2 seed in the Mountain East Conference North Division. The Bobcats were scheduled to host Salem (WV), the South Division’s No. 3 seed, on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Frostburg State stayed within one goal of No. 4 Charleston until the final minutes, but the Golden Eagles controlled the shot margin and created the match’s decisive opportunity. Charleston’s 16-5 edge in shots and 4-2 advantage in shots on goal reflected its greater attacking pressure.
Frostburg State now enters the MEC Tournament as the North Division’s No. 2 seed with a home match against Salem (WV) scheduled next.
Source: Original report
