Match Recap: Mount Marty 3, Bethany (KS) 2
Lindsborg, KS – August 30, 2024 – In an exciting back-and-forth match, Mount Marty University edged out Bethany College (KS) with a 3-2 victory. This win moves Mount Marty to a record of 1-3-0, while Bethany remains winless at 0-2-0.
Scoring Summary:
- 16:05 (1st Half): Mount Marty: Zachary Hebda scored the opening goal, assisted by Aden Taylor, putting Mount Marty ahead 1-0.
- 37:04 (1st Half): Bethany: Jarit Mejia equalized with a goal, assisted by Joost Hermeling, making it 1-1 going into halftime.
- 52:06 (2nd Half): Mount Marty: Oliver Danser regained the lead for Mount Marty with an unassisted goal, bringing the score to 2-1.
- 56:37 (2nd Half): Bethany: Mejia scored his second goal of the match, assisted by Fernando Villaseca and Max Goldstein, tying it up at 2-2.
- 62:50 (2nd Half): Mount Marty: Francesco Panaccione scored the decisive goal, assisted by Oliver Danser and Georgie Downes, securing the 3-2 win for Mount Marty.
Key Performances:
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Mount Marty:
- Zachary Hebda: Scored one goal on three shots, all on target.
- Oliver Danser: Contributed with one goal and one assist, also received a yellow card.
- Francesco Panaccione: Scored the winning goal, one of his two shots on target.
- Alessio Pirrello (GK): Made one save while allowing two goals.
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Bethany (KS):
- Jarit Mejia: Scored both goals for Bethany on two shots, showing clinical finishing.
- Anthony Vega (GK): Made four crucial saves, keeping his team in contention throughout the match.
Team Statistics:
- Shots:
- Mount Marty: 17 total (7 on goal)
- Bethany: 6 total (3 on goal)
- Saves:
- Mount Marty: 1
- Bethany: 4
- Corner Kicks:
- Mount Marty: 4
- Bethany: 5
- Fouls:
- Mount Marty: 9
- Bethany: 10
Penalties:
- Yellow Cards:
- Mount Marty: Oliver Danser (63:59)
- Bethany (KS): Jonathan Belman (44:58), Keino Brown (62:38)
Match Notes: Mount Marty showed resilience and tactical flexibility, managing to secure the win despite Bethany's persistent attempts to equalize. The key moments of the match were highlighted by Mount Marty's quick responses and effective goal-scoring. Bethany, despite their solid efforts, couldn't overcome Mount Marty's dynamic attack, led by players like Hebda, Danser, and Panaccione.
Mount Marty looks to build on this momentum in their match against McPherson College on Sunday.