Mount Marty vs. Graceland - August 30, 2023 - Soccer Game Recap

In a hard-fought match, Mount Marty's soccer team faced off against Graceland The final score favored Graceland with a 3-0 victory over Mount Marty. Mount Marty is now 0-2-1 on the season. 

The first half saw Graceland take control early, as Lucas Porter capitalized on an opportunity to give his team the lead just 2 minutes and 4 seconds into the game. Mount Marty's defense worked to fend off Graceland's advances, but Liam Frank extended the lead with an unassisted goal in the 44th minute, giving Graceland a 2-0 advantage heading into halftime.

The second half proved challenging for Mount Marty as Liam Frank continued to showcase his scoring prowess, netting another unassisted goal in the 61st minute to secure a hat-trick and bring the score to 3-0 in favor of Graceland.

Both teams displayed their offensive skills, with Mount Marty registering a total of 11 shots, while Graceland managed 17 shots throughout the game. Graceland's Lucas Porter, Liam Frank, and Andrew Porter stood out with their contributions to the scoring efforts.

Defensively, Mount Marty's goalkeeper, Jose Quinones, made valiant efforts, recording 9 saves despite the challenge presented by Graceland's offensive pressure. Graceland's goalkeepers, Alejandro Soto and Miguel Roces, combined for 3 saves to secure the shutout victory.

The game featured competitive play in the midfield, resulting in a total of 13 fouls for Mount Marty and 7 for Graceland. Both teams sought to gain an advantage through corner kicks, with Mount Marty earning 3 and Graceland earning 5.

• Matias Romero (Defender, #6): Romero's performance as a defender is notable, particularly for his defensive efforts. His contributions likely played a role in trying to prevent Graceland's offensive attacks.

• Jason Chavez (Defender, #7): As a defender, Chavez's involvement is evident from his one shot and the important role he played in the team's defensive line.

• Luca Pereira de Mello (Midfielder, #9): Pereira de Mello's involvement in the midfield is reflected in his three shots, two of which were on target. His attempts to create scoring opportunities are noteworthy.

• Ethan Yasat (Midfielder, #17): Yasat's contribution in the midfield can be observed through his one shot, indicating his efforts to engage in the team's offensive play.

• Thor Sundstrom (Forward, #24): Sundstrom's two shots suggest his attempts to generate offense, even though he didn't find the back of the net in this match.

• Zachary Hebda (Midfielder, #30): Hebda's shot on goal indicates his involvement in the team's offensive efforts and his attempts to threaten the opposing team's defense.