Bobcats Draw Conference Opener

 

In a battle of regionally ranked teams, Frostburg (#7) and Salisbury (#5) battled to a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon at FSU.

Trying to avenge last season’s defeats against Salisbury we came out and played a very strong half.  We stayed organized on defense and were able to keep possession of the ball as we advanced up the field.  Neither team threatened too much in the first half and we would go to the intermission tied at 0-0.  Frostburg would hold a slight 5-2 advantage in shots for the first half.

We would strike the first blow less than half way through the first half.  Shawn Baker would play a nice through ball to Ryan Russell off of a quick re-start and Russell would put it away just out of the reach of the keeper to right side of the goal.  Salisbury would equalize with just about 12 minutes remaining in the match when their forward followed up a rebound off of the hands of Abiye Jack who made a good initial save, but couldn't parry away the knockdown. 

Forward, Ryan Russell

We had a few opportunities in overtime, but could not quite get that second goal to give us the win.  It was a great game of soccer and although we are disappointed to not get the win, we know that we will probably have to face them again in the playoffs and just want to focus on maintaining this level of play.

Up next is Penn St. Altoona on Tuesday at 7pm at Bobcat Stadium.  Altoona is coming off of a huge upset win against #19 nationally ranked Susquehanna University.

http://Www.youtu.be/fzMeNnWFcK0 - Goal vs. Salisbury