Harford Community College’s Harford Fighting Owls men’s soccer team closed the regular season with consecutive shutouts, defeating Hagerstown Community College 3-0 on Tuesday before earning a 1-0 road victory over CCBC Catonsville on Thursday. Harford finished 10-5-2 overall and 8-3-1 in conference play.
Two Shutouts Highlight Strong Finish to Regular Season
Harford opened the closing stretch with a 3-0 victory over Hagerstown Community College in Bel Air, Maryland. The Fighting Owls scored all three goals in the second half, starting with a penalty kick by Ari Rollison at 48:14, followed by Fernandinho Waidemam’s goal at 53:31. Andile Muhlauri sealed the win in the 68th minute with an assist from Isaiah Rodriguez. The team outshot Hagerstown 29-8, with 14 shots on target, and held a 4-0 corner kick advantage. Goalkeepers Louka Chainey and Fabian Sutter combined to keep a clean sheet.
Harford then earned a 1-0 road win at CCBC Catonsville, with Luis Alvarado scoring the lone goal in the 30th minute. The Fighting Owls dominated the match by outshooting Catonsville 17-2 and registering eight shots on goal. Goalkeeper Fabian Sutter made crucial saves while the defense limited the Cardinals to just two shots and no shots on goal.
Harford posted a 6-2-2 record over its last 10 matches, finishing the regular season with a 10-5-2 overall record and 8-3-1 in conference play.
Looking Ahead to NJCAA Region 20 Tournament
The Fighting Owls now turn their focus to the NJCAA Region 20 Division II Tournament, which begins Saturday at the Harford Sports Complex. They will host a quarterfinal match at 4 p.m. against an opponent yet to be determined. With strong defensive performances and timely scoring, Harford hopes to extend its run in the postseason.
Additional details are available from the Harford Community College athletics department.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Harford Community College’s men’s soccer team closed the regular season strongly with consecutive shutouts and wins over Hagerstown and CCBC Catonsville. The combination of strong defense and effective offense culminated in a 10-5-2 overall record and 8-3-1 conference mark. Coming out of these final matches with momentum, the Fighting Owls are well-positioned as they head into the Region 20 tournament.
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