HAMBURG, N.Y. – Hilbert Men's Soccer fell 4-0 to the visiting Alfred State Pioneers in today's conference matchup. The pioneers used sound defending to shut down the attack of Hilbert on their way to the win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
This was a physical contest from the jump, with fouls both ways early and often. After threatening free kicks each way, it would be a corner kick that would jump start the scoring in this one. Alfred State's Nuri Sarbudak found the ball in the box after a corner kick scramble and placed it in the back of the net for the 1-0 lead in the 26th minute. This goal would be just what the Pioneers needed to open up the flood gates, as they scored two more before the 32nd minute of the match. They would take this 3-0 advantage to the break.
The second half saw Hilbert's comeback attempt halted by the defense of Alfred State. The Hawks were able to fire off four shots on net, with two coming from the foot of
Carter Burke. However, Brayden Fox of Alfred State was perfect in this contest earning the clean sheet. Another Pioneer goal in the 82nd minute wrapped up the game and gave the visitors a 4-0 victory.
GAME NOTES
UP NEXT
The Hawks are back in action Saturday on the road in another AMCC matchup. The team heads to Alder Athletic Complex for a showdown with Penn State Altoona at 3:15 PM.
