Men's Soccer Improves to 2-1 with Win at Fredonia
FREDONIA, N.Y. -- Freshman Brice Bogna scored for the third-straight game as Houghton men's soccer defeated host Fredonia, 2-1, in the first round of the Blue Devil Classic on Friday.
The Blue Devils didn't take long to grab an early lead, scoring at the 1:53 mark of the first half. But the Highlanders regained control offensively with Gabe VanWyk netting the tying goal just 12 minutes later off an assist from Bogna. Andrew Bussey caused a turnover at midfileld and sent a beautiful ball forward to Bogna, who dribbled toward the touch line before centering the ball to VanWyk who slotted it home.
Vanwyk would return the favor in the 56th minute, sending a corner kick to the near post. Bogna's first touch bounced off a defender, but the freshman quickly gathered in the loose ball, spun and deposited the ball into the back of the net.
Watch clips of both Highlander goals.
MATCH VITALS
Score: Houghton - 2 | Fredonia - 1
Records: Houghton 2-1-0 | Fredonia 1-1-1
Location: Fredonia State | Fredonia, N.Y.
MATCH STATS
>> Houghton finished with a 23-5 advantage in shots, including 11-2 in shots on goal
>> Bogna has scored in each of his first three collegiate games and leads the team with three goals on the season
>> Vanwyk led the team with six shots against Fredonia and leads the team with three assists on the season
>> All four of the shots by Ben DiCrasto were on goal
>> Caleb Loew played another full 90 minutes in net and made one save
FROM THE COACH
"We played very well in the attack today and created lots of chances. It was good to withstand their pressure at the end and get the win. We got a great performances today from Andy Bussey in the midfield, and our backs were very strong today."
-- Head Coach
Matthew Webb
NEXT UP
Houghton returns to action to face Buffalo State on day two of the Blue Devil Classis, Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
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