High-tempo contest tilts towards Alma on DC's pitch
September 11, 2024

High-tempo contest tilts towards Alma on DC's pitch

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DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Yellow Jackets played host to the Alma Scots on Wednesday, losing 3-0 in the team's final non-conference match.

The Jackets (0-7) came out hot with both teams pressing and playing an aggressive yet clean game with a high-speed game. Defiance keeper Zach Canterbury made 7 saves on 8 shots faced, only allowing one goal during the 15th minute. The goal was scored by Raul Lopez on a shot from outside the box from a pass by Mateo Cianci. Despite this goal, the Jackets stayed in the game and pressed for a number of scoring opportunities.

Turning Point 
In the 63rd minute, the Scots managed to break through again after a save by Tristan Frazzini fell down to Mateo Cianci for a tap-in. This goal allowed the Scots to extend their lead, putting the game out of reach for the Jackets. The Scots scored a consolation goal in the 75th minute by Ethan Vollstedt off a cross by Kaiden Link. 

A Closer Look 

  • Triston Fazzini played his most minutes in net this season as he had to fill in for Canterbury after he suffered an injury. The two keepers combined to make 13 saves against 16 shots against them. 
  • Defiance had a total of 16 shots, their most of the season, Tyler Fritchley led the charge with 4 shots total.
  • Fritchley also narrowly missed his third goal of the season that would have been an equalizer in the first half, but the shot was called off due to an offsides call.
  • Defiance was more disciplined as they committed five fouls to Alma's eight, as well as one yellow card to the Scots three. 

Up Next 
The Jackets take on Indiana Tech for their conference home opener next Wednesday. The game is at Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field with kickoff at 3:30 p.m.

Written by Logan Kunkel

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