Middletown, Pa. – Penn State Harrisburg improved to 6-0, after dispatching former NEAC rival Penn State Berks. The Lions used three second half goals to put the game out of reach.
The Result:
Penn State Harrisburg 4 vs Penn State Berks 0
Penn State Harrisburg Starters:
Nicholas Guglielmetti, Nathan Morgan, Victor Weaver, Ethan Hoover, Joey Aman, Chase Vilga, Christian Schmoyer, Justin Elnahrawy, Creasy Lopez, Josh DiPasquale, and Jared Brewer
Penn State Berks Starters:
Ulrich, Mays, Mercier, Fagley, Shenk, Scheetz, Valverde, Fischer, Raab, Zavala, and Sosa
Inside the Numbers:
- Team Records: Penn State Harrisburg (6-0) vs Penn State Berks (3-3)
- Shots: Harrisburg 18 vs Berks 7
- Shots on Goal: Harrisburg 8 vs Berks 3
- Corner Kicks: Harrisburg 7 vs Berks 2
- Saves: Harrisburg 3 vs Berks 4
How it Happened:
Penn State Berks controlled play early, even having a goal called back in the 5th minute. However, Penn State Harrisburg adjusted and created several opportunities throughout the rest of the half. The Lions final scored when Chase Vilga crossed a ball across the box to a wide-open Victor Weaver, who buried the shot. Harrisburg took a 1-0 lead into halftime. Coming out of the half, Justin Elnahrawy found Vilga in front of the net, and Vilga capitalized, giving Harrisburg a two-goal advantage. The Lions were able to draw a foul in the box in the 78th minute, allowing Ethan Hoover to score on a penalty kick. In complete control of the game, Alexander Wardle made an incredible pass into Joey Aman, who buried the fourth and final goal of the match.
Coach Thoughts:
Head Coach Dan Krzyzanowicz "Tonight was an excellent overall effort tactically and physically by our side against a very tough Berks side. I was pleased with our defensive perseverance, work rate and ability to stay connected. We scored some outstanding goals and I hope that is a sign of things to come in CAC play. But, now we have to focus our attention on a very talented Elizabethtown side for Saturday."
Individual Leaders:
Penn State Harrisburg:
- Chase Vilga- 1 Goal and 1 Assist
- Victor Weaver- 1 Goal
- Ethan Hoover- 1 Goal
- Joey Aman- 1 Goal
- Justin Elnahrawy- 1 Assist
- Alexander Wardle- 1 Assist
What's Next:
Penn State Harrisburg will be back in action on Saturday September 16th, at home against local foe Elizabethtown at 12:00 PM.