| 09.17.05 - After
owning a 1-0 lead for more than half of the match, the Foresters
failed to put away Asbury College, allowing the Eagles the 3-2
come-from-behind win. The
afternoon started out on a great note for HU as Marc Anthony William
scored on a rocket from 30 yards out five minutes into the contest.
The Foresters continued to control the midfield and kept Asbury on its
heels for the remainder of the half, but they couldn't add to their
advantage.
A defensive miscue in the box allowed
the Eagles to draw even 10 minutes into the second half. Asbury
kept up the pressure and eventually broke down Huntington's defense by
slotting a pass into the box that forced the HU defender to take down
the Eagle forward. Asbury's Ben Andrews connected on the penalty
kick to give the Eagles a 2-1 lead in the 70th minute. HU
immediately went on the attack as they searched for the equalizer.
Their efforts were rewarded when freshman striker, Ben Haifley, soared
above the defense to head the ball into net off a brilliant cross from
Joel Sanders. In the 82nd minute, Matt DeLong spoiled HU's
comeback efforts as soft defensive pressure allowed him to put the
game-winner past keeper Pete Datema.
"I was pleased with the effort the guys
put forth, especially coming off a poor showing on Thursday," said
Coach Lawson. "There was progress made, and despite the result,
we can be happy with the way we possessed and finished."
With the loss, the men fall to 1-6 on the year. |
