Worcester State 0, MCLA 0 2 OT
North Adams, MA --- The MCLA Men's Soccer team
and Worcester State battled to a scoreless tie this afternoon at
Shewcraft Field. With the tie, MCLA moves to 3-2-1 overall and
0-1-1 in the MASCAC. Worcester State falls to 1-6-2, and earns
their second consecutive draw in league play after they tied
Fitchburg State last weekend 1-1.
Worcester was the aggressor in the first half as they had more
quality scoring chances than the Trailblazers. Senior keeper Evan
Coe (Hopewell Jct, NY) made a few sprawling saves to keep the zero
on the board. MCLA also had few opportunities in the first half as
well. The second half saw a back and forth affair as each team had
some looks from close range. Both keepers made sure the shutout
remained intact.
In the first overtime, both the Trailblazers and Lancers had a
great chance to earn the victory. MCLA had the first opportunity.
With just under three minutes to play in the first overtime, Casey
Baker (Pittsfield, MA) broke free on the left wing. He fired from
15 yards out causing Lancer keeper Evan Wilga
(Dudley, MA) to go hard to his right earning the save. As close as
that was, Worcester had a great chance with under 20 seconds
remaining as a cross Miguel Vidal (Grafton, MA)
was loose in front of the MCLA net. A few Lancers attempted to make
a play at the loose ball, but they could not find the net.
The final 10 minutes saw Worcester outshoot MCLA 5-1, but only one
shot between the two teams were on goal. For the afternoon, MCLA
was outshot 25-18, while Worcester held a decisive edge in corner
kicks, 13-1. Coe registered 11 saves, while his counterpart Wilga
earned 9.
MCLA is back in action on Wednesday as they take on Green Mountain
while the Lancers travel to Clark on the same day for a 6 PM
kick-off.
Release Courtesy of MCLA Sports Information