Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Albion Men's Soccer team picked up a 3-0 victory over the Kalamazoo Hornets to improve to 2-0-2 in MIAA play. The Brits return to the field on Wednesday October 21st at they host the Scots of Alma at 7PM.
Esteban Mercado led the Brits with three shots while goalie
Tom Veresh added three saves.
The Brits would open the game with a goal by
Otto Baltbardis in the sixth minute after
Ivan Murillo found him inside the box. The Brits would score on their first shot of the game. The Hornets would look to even the game, taking five shots, however the Brits defense held strong and allowed just two of those to be on goal. The Brits would get their second shot attempt of the game and
Huib Alberts would find the goal after a pass from
Binck-Jan Bakker set him up just inside the arc in the 40th minute. The Brits would have two goals on two shots and head into the half leading 2-0.
The Brits would continue the momentum they had in the first, and on their first shot of the second half
Esteban Mercado would find the goal after
Robin Ruigendijk would find him just inside the box. The Hornets would look to respond, however the Brits defense would continue to hold strong. The Brits would try and grow their lead even more, however for the first time this game the shot would not find the goal. The Hornets would take seven more shots before the final horn would sound and the Brits would win 3-0. The Hornets would out shoot the Brits 13-6, however the Brits were still able to come away with the victory.
News and Notes:
- This is the fewest shots the Brits have taken and won a game with
- Its tied for second fewest of the season
- Huib Alberts scored his first career goal
- Esteban Mercado had a season high three shots
Up Next:
The Brits return to action on Wednesday October 21st as they host the Scots of Alma at 7PM.
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