PLATTSBURGH, NY - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team sustained a loss to Oneonta on Wednesday night, as a goal in the 59th minute was the deciding factor in the SUNYAC match. After outshooting the Red Dragons 5-2 in the first half, the Cardinals were only able to muster two shots in the second period as they were held scoreless.
The Cards now find themselves at 6-5-2 overall and 2-3-2 in conference play. Their conference record gives them eight points with two games left to play, with 12 points being the total of the last team to make the playoffs last season. Oneonta moves to 8-2-2 overall and are now 3-2-1 in league play with 10 points in the standings.
Plattsburgh generated several good looks early in the game but were unable to take advantage as the Red Dragon goalkeeper made some fantastic saves with the Cardinals coming at him in advantageous situations. John Hayes (Pearl River, NY/Pearl River) and Cole Weiner (Saint James, NY/Smithtown) each had good looks turned away in the first half by the keeper for Oneonta, as Nate Hanna made some terrific saves to keep Plattsburgh off the board.
Teddy Healy (Amityville, NY/Kellenberg Memorial) had a strong game in net, making a highlight reel save on Oneonta's first shot attempt of the game, punching a high rocket off the foot of Lucas Fecci out of bounds. He ended up with two saves in the game, allowing just one goal. His record on the year now stands at 5-5-1.
The best opportunity in the second half for the Cardinals came on three straight corners in the 60th minute, where Hayes had a header that looked like it might trickle into the net saved by a Red Dragon defender. The Cards were not able to take advantage of the three corners, as the strong Oneonta defense held them shotless for the final 30 minutes.
Plattsburgh will hold its senior day on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. as they take on Fredonia in SUNYAC play. The team will honor Jimmy Alexander, Andrew Braverman, Rocky Bujaj, Joseph Ditillo, Trey Ekert, Ethan Gaboff, Christian Garner, Alex Graci, Juan Velez, and Cole Weiner.
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