Harrisburg, Pa. – The Penn State Harrisburg Men's Soccer continued its winning ways, knocking off Brooklyn College. After conceding an early goal the Lions recovered with Joey Aman and Ethan Hoover both scoring first goals. The Lions would tack on one final goal in the 65th minute to put the game out of reach.
The Result:
Penn State Harrisburg 3 vs Brooklyn 1
Penn State Harrisburg Starters:
Mason Jones, Ethan Hoover, Joey Aman, Toma Nichik, Christian Schmoyer, Aaron Cummings, Creasy Lopez, Jared Brewer, Dustin Rohrbach, Luis Velasco, Eric Caldwell, and Carlos Acosta
Brooklyn Starters:
Urgiles, Gurov, Metellus, Navarrete, Sabogal, Zaraza, Laylor, Kosmider, Bailon, and Ouedraogo, and Ka
How it Happened:
After allowing their second goal of the season in the 3rd minute, the Lions had an immediate answer. Jared Brewer placed a long throw in at the feet of Joey Aman in the box. Aman would fire and score tying the game at one. The Lions would continue pressuring the Bulldogs and take the lead in the 20th minute. Ethan Hoover and Toma Nichik would work a give and go pass, freeing Hoover for a goal. Harrisburg would hold the 2-1 lead heading into the half.
The Lions would control play for most of the second half, taking 9 shots on goal. Aman scored his second goal of the game in the 65th minute off a pass from Hoover, putting the game out of reach for the bulldogs. Harrisburg would once again take advantage of its depth, playing 27 different players in the game.
Inside the Numbers:
- Team Records: Penn State Harrisburg (6-0) vs. Brooklyn (0-7)
- Shots: Harrisburg 17 vs Brooklyn 7
- Shots on Goal: Harrisburg 11 vs Brooklyn 6
- Corner Kicks: Harrisburg 4 vs Brooklyn 1
- Saves: Harrisburg 5 vs Brooklyn 8
Individual Leaders:
Joey Aman- 2 Goals
Ethan Hoover- Goal and Assist
What's Next:
The Lions will face Hartwick College on Monday at 1PM. The game will be played at In the Net Sports Complex in Palmyra.