LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – In an intense showdown against Slippery Rock (0-2-1), Lock Haven men’s soccer (2-1-1) gained a win.
Even with multiple shots to goal on both sides, the first half was a 0-0 stalemate. At the beginning of the second half, Lock Haven’s own Alex Neal scored a goal. Neal had a penalty kick that had everyone in anticipation. The goal left Lock Haven ahead for the rest of the game. The final score was 1-0.
MSOC: @LHUMSOC takes down Slippery Rock 1-0 behind a shutout by Brady Friewald and a goal from Alex Neal! ⚽️🔥
— Haven Athletics 🦅 (@HavenAthletics) September 13, 2023
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The game consisted of more than 10 fouls on both teams and multiple yellow cards for Lock Haven. Slippery Rock had two yellow cards, and one red card.
Player Highlights:
Neal’s goal left the spectators with a joyous hope of winning, and without his goal, the score would’ve been a tie. Jimmy Pombor showcased his footwork throughout the game, but his moves really stood out in the first half.
The Big 50:
This game marked coach Patrick Long’s 50th win as the Lock Haven men’s soccer head coach.
Up Next:
Lock Haven will travel to Millersville on Saturday, Sept. 16 for a 4 p.m. contest.
Rose is a transfer student from Montgomery County Community College. This is her first year at Lock Haven University, but her second year in college. She is majoring in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. She intends on pursuing her master's degree in social work after graduating from Lock Haven. Although she is not interested in a career in the news field, she has a love for writing, and the school newspaper is a perfect way to fulfill that. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, spending time with her friends, and reading.
