Hood College men’s soccer was eliminated from postseason play after a 2-0 loss to No. 1-seeded Neumann University on Nov. 5 in Aston, Pa. The Middle Atlantic Conference postseason match remained scoreless through halftime before Neumann University scored twice in the second half.
Neumann University Breaks Through After Halftime
Neumann University opened the scoring in the 49th minute when Markus Beugre finished an assist from Luke Mejia. Harry Beugre doubled the lead in the 76th minute with assists from Ron Ribera and Owen Rem.
Adam Labows made 10 saves in his return to the lineup. He recorded saves in the first, second and fourth minutes as Neumann University created early scoring opportunities, while Hood College’s defense helped keep the match scoreless through the opening half.
Neumann University held a 23-8 advantage in total shots and a 12-3 edge in shots on goal. The top-seeded team also led 9-1 in corner kicks, including a 7-0 advantage in the first half.
Hood College Men’s Soccer Creates Chances
Cristian Topovich recorded Hood College’s first attempt of the match in the 33rd minute. Jonathan Fuentes finished with two shots on goal, including an attempt that forced a save in the 38th minute.
Hood College earned corner kicks in the 50th and 63rd minutes while searching for an equalizer. Chito Alvarez generated chances in the 57th and 64th minutes, and Austin Heffner fired a shot wide in the 81st minute.
Hood College continued to push forward late in the match, but Neumann University preserved the shutout. Alvarez and Fuentes each put shots on target during the final eight minutes, while Aidan Wright played all 90 minutes.
Hood College Men’s Soccer Finishes 8-10-1
Hood College finished the season with an 8-10-1 overall record and a 3-4-1 conference record. The program earned its first playoff win and reached the postseason twice under the leadership of Geoff Moore.
Neumann University was scheduled to host No. 2 Messiah after Messiah defeated York Pa. 4-3 in overtime. That matchup was the next scheduled contest listed in the postseason bracket.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hood College men’s soccer held Neumann University scoreless through the first half, but the top seed converted twice after halftime. Neumann University finished with clear advantages in shots, shots on goal and corner kicks, while Labows made 10 saves in his return to the lineup.
The season included Hood College’s first program playoff win and an 8-10-1 overall finish. The postseason appearance also marked the second time Hood College reached the postseason under Moore’s leadership.
Source: Original report
