YORK, Pa. - York College men's soccer hosted Franklin and Marshall, Wednesday evening. The match was a stale mate until the Diplomats were granted a penalty kick in the 87th minute, taking a 1-0 lead. This lead held true, giving the Spartans their first list of the season.
Records
Franklin and Marshall: 3-1-0
York: 3-1-0
How it Happened
The Spartans and Diplomats seesawed through the first half, each having five shots and a corner.
York saw a handful of opportunities around the 68th minute, firing off three shots.
Trey Dwyer had his shot blocked, and
Tannor Wiszneski's shot was saved by the Diplomat keeper. The final of the three was from
Talen Popolis, who missed just high of the net.
The Diplomats worked down the field, drawing a foul in the box which led to a penalty kick. Thomas Kaplan buried the ball in the right lower corner of the net, giving the Diplomats a 1-0 lead in the 87th minute.
Jake Bono recorded four saves for the Green and White.
His counterpart, Diego Moreno, also made four saves.
Gavin Huey led all Spartans with two shots on goal.
Spartan Notes
The Spartans fall to 3-4-2 against the Diplomats… The Spartan's last loss to Franklin and Marshall was in 2014, also falling 1-0… At home against the Diplomats, the Spartans fall to 2-1-1.
Up Next
The Spartans will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host Arcadia University. The match is scheduled for 3:00 pm.
