We just can't seem to catch a break this season as the injuries continue to mount and we just can't seem to get healthy. Both starting center backs, Jamie Flewellyn and Mike Bistany were out for the match along with central mid-fielder Bryan Whitmore who has started four of nine matches this year.
Mike Hurst and Raul Diaz had strong games replacing the center backs and did a good job of limiting York’s scoring opportunities. At the end of the first half York had not registered a shot on goal. Again the team was disciplined, played hard, and our team defense was tough to breakdown.
In the second half the game opened up more as both teams switched up formations. York was more dangerous going forward and had a few more scoring opportunities, but were held to just the one goal. We actually began to gain a little control of the game as the subs in the second half worked extremely hard and changed the flow of the game. Forward reserves Greg Hill and Michael Norman created problems up top with their speed and work rate and helped the FSU offense create four legitimate scoring opportunities in the final 15 minutes.
When the final whistle blew the team was disappointed with the result, but happy of the way they rebounded on the road against a quality opponent after a poor mid-week performance. Once again the focus will be to maintain the level of play seen against York and Salisbury and carry that over to the remaining six matches.
We will back at home on Wednesday against non-conference opponent St. Vincent College. Last year’s match was 1-1 draw.
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