The Hood College men’s soccer team defeated Stevenson 2-0 in MAC Commonwealth play Wednesday night, Oct. 21, at Thomas Athletic Field in Frederick, Maryland. Ryan Pinkel scored one goal and added an assist as Hood improved to 6-8-1 overall and 2-3-1 in conference play.
Hood College Men’s Soccer Team Takes Early Lead
Hood created several scoring opportunities during the opening 20 minutes. Aidan Wright tested Stevenson goalkeeper Andrew Sindicic in the third minute and later rattled the crossbar in the 15th minute.
Wright set up the opening goal in the 21st minute when he found Pinkel in space. Pinkel headed the ball past Sindicic to give Hood a 1-0 lead.
Stevenson sought an equalizer later in the half, but Hood goalkeeper Adam Labows stopped a shot from Levi Tanguay in the 33rd minute. Hood carried its one-goal advantage into halftime.
Hood Protects the Shutout
Stevenson produced its strongest stretch immediately after halftime. Nick Gervase sent a free kick into the box, and Kayden Leonard made a team save on a shot from Dumbuya.
Dumbuya created another chance minutes later, but Landon Norcross made a second team save to keep Stevenson off the scoreboard.
Hood extended its lead in the 55th minute. Timmy Hill sent a cross to Pinkel, who redirected the ball for Lucas Godfroy to finish and make it 2-0.
Hood Controls Statistical Margin
Hood outshot Stevenson 18-8 and held a 9-4 advantage in both halves. Wright recorded four shots on goal and an assist, while Pinkel finished with a goal and an assist and Godfroy added a goal.
Labows made one save in the shutout. Sindicic made six saves for Stevenson, and seven yellow cards were issued in the second half.
The loss dropped Stevenson to 8-5-2 overall and 2-3-0 in MAC Commonwealth play. Stevenson was listed in seventh place, while Hood held the fifth and final playoff spot with two games remaining.
Remaining Regular-Season Schedule
Hood was scheduled to play Eastern on Saturday, Oct. 24, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. The Blazers were then scheduled to face Neumann on the road Saturday, Oct. 31, to finish the regular season.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hood combined production from Pinkel and Godfroy with timely defensive work in the 2-0 victory. Labows’ save and the team saves by Leonard and Norcross helped Hood preserve the shutout and remain in the fifth playoff spot.
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