Blazer's Fall Short to MCLA

CHICOPEE, MA - Elms College men's soccer fell short by one goal to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) on Leary Field last night. Despite their scoring opportunities, the Blazers fell to the Trailblazers in a 1-0 loss.

The Basics

Score: Elms 0, MCLA 1

Records: Elms (1-4) | MCLA (3-2)

1st Half How It Happened

The first half was an evenly matched game for both the Blazers and the Trailblazers. MCLA led with four more shots than Elms, making it 7-3 within the first half. Elms goalkeeper, Collin Liedke (Newington, CT) had four saves in the first half. Liedke had a beautiful save by blocking a shot that was heading for the top right corner by MCLA forward Wesley Call (Ashby, MA) in the 23rd minute. The Blazers head into the half tied with the Trailblazers 0-0. 

2nd Half How It Happened

The Blazers started the half with a shot by Noah Martinson (Monson, MA) that carried high over the goal. Due to a couple of unlucky touches, MCLA forward Marcos Lopez(Albany, NY) received a pass by Call, where he was able to carry past the Blazers' defensive line and sneak the ball past Liedke in the 73rd minute. With the Trailblazers up 1-0 and 17 minutes left to play, the Blazers required a goal. Elms' forward Noah Jaques had an opportunity to score off of his shot that was rebounded off of goalkeeper Sam Edge (Williamstown, MA) but unfortunately went high. 

Blazers goalkeeper Liedke split game time with sophomore Ethan Sgarlata (Ellington, CT) who came in at the 76th minute to finish out the game. The Trailblazers take the win, ending 1-0 to the Blazers.

Inside the Numbers

First-year Noah Jaques led the team in shots, having four going 3-4 on-goal.

Up Next

Blazers are home Saturday, September 17th at 2 PM against Johnson and Wales University. Head to ecblazers.com to follow the action live.