In the third of five games during a two-week stretch in September, ACU traveled to Plymouth for a Sunday morning match against the Fire, who entered the match undefeated with wins against Hunter and Upper Dublin. Plymouth mounted a strong attack in the first half, led by two talented strikers (#10 and #24), and took 10 shots in the first 19 minutes. Keeper Connor C was tested early with saves in the 2nd, 13th, and 15th minutes. Backing up Connor on the first Plymouth shot of the match (2'), Kyle M made it two games in a row with another incredible goal-line body block to prevent a score. Harry H and Brad T combined for four shots in the first 16 minutes, eventually forcing a corner kick that Michael P drove home for the first goal of the match. The Maroon men picked up momentum and confidence after that, taking five more shots and three more corner kicks. ACU held serve through halftime, holding Plymouth scoreless.
Plymouth roused its offense again at the start of the second half, taking three shots (40', 42', 52') and winning three corners from ACU before landing their first goal (53'). ACU responded quickly, with Michael P and Kyle M teaming up for a goal from a free kick (56') and Harry H driving home an unassisted goal (61') for insurance. The second half was marked by physical play from both sides, with three yellow cards issued before match end. Nick S took two late shots (68' and 71') as the ref tacked on a few minutes of injury time. Final score Plymouth 1:3 ACU.
Next Match
Home under the lights vs. Montgomery (1-0-0), Wednesday, September 22nd. The Strikers shut out Upper Dublin last weekend in their only match of the season so far.
Notes and Stats
Shots on goal, 1st half: 10 Plymouth / 10 ACU
Shots on goal, 2nd half: 5 Plymouth / 10 ACU
Corner kicks allowed: 6 Plymouth / 4 ACU
Cards: Nathan A and Plymouth #? (47', yellow, persistent infringement), Harry H (65', yellow, persistent infringement)
Ricky C (concussion) and Nick P (leg) did not play.
Game notes for the 9/22 game will be limited or not available; your reporter has tickets to the Phils game that night.
Attacks and Shots
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