YORK, PA – The York College men's soccer squad was tied 1-1 against Lancaster Bible College in a non-conference contest on a pristine Saturday afternoon in York.
The Spartans scored in the first half while the Chargers notched the equalizer midway through the second half to forge the tie.
York dominated the game statistically but the Chargers were tied where it counted on the scoreboard.
The Spartans had their two-game win streak snapped as they are now 3-0-3 overall. Lancaster Bible is now 1-2-1. The Chargers gained a measure of revenge after the Spartans beat them 6-0 in Lancaster last season.
 
How It Happened
• It looked like the Spartan put in an opening goal in the third minute of the game. Noah Roche struck a shot from the top of the box that was saved by Chris Jackson. The rebound came to the foot of Jack Mitzelfelt who banged home the rebound for the apparent 1-0 lead. The Spartan celebration was short-lived as the sideline official had raised his flag indicating that he felt that Mitzelfelt was off sides, negating the early tally.
• The teams went back and forth over the next 25 minutes before the Spartans found the back of the net in the 31^st minute. This one counted as Brandon Holy played a ball in from the left wing. Colin Findlay got a foot on the ball as he poked it over to a diving Dermot Williamson who finished off the chance for his second goal of the year. The Spartans forced Jackson to make two more saves in the final 15 minutes of the half but the Green and White had to settle for a one goal halftime lead.
• York looked like it had added to the lead in the 54^th minute as Mitzelfelt drilled a header off the crossbar and Roche followed with a shot that Jackson made a save on. The Spartan barrage continued until the Green and White committed a foul just over midfield. The Chargers made the most of the chance as Owen Shoemaker lofted the free kick into the middle of the box. The ball got pinged around before Joel Walker was able to get a foot on the ball. Walker's shot navigated all the traffic in the box and snuck inside the right post for the tying goal in the 66^th minute.
• The goal seemed to light a fire under the Spartan offense but Jackson and the Charger defense was up to the task. If the Lancaster Bible defense wasn't blocking shots, it was Jackson making a save as he kept the Spartans from notching the go-ahead goal in the final 20 plus minutes of the match.
• York out shot the Chargers 31-7 including 12-3 in shots on goal. York had an 8-1 bulge in corner kicks but Jackson finished with 11 saves for LBC.
 
Spartan Notes
The Spartans are now 4-1-1 all-time against the Chargers as the tie snapped a three match winning streak for the Green and White … the 1-1 tie was York's third of the year … York's 31 shots are the most this season by 13 (18 vs. Susquehanna) … the 12 shots on goal were also the best mark of the year … York has allowed just 19 total shots in their last three games and just eight of those shots have been on goal … York has allowed just 19 shots on goal in their six games for the season … Dermot Williamson's goal was his second tally for the year and sixth for his Spartan career … freshman Colin Findlay registered his first collegiate point with his assist on the goal … Findlay played a career-high 56 minutes and also fired off a career-high four shots … the assist for Brandon Holy is his sixth career helper … freshman Chase Broughman made his first collegiate start in goal for the Spartans as he recorded his first two collegiate saves.
 
Up Next
The Spartans continue their brief two-game home stand as they host Lebanon Valley College on Wednesday night in a MAC Crossover contest. The game will be the back end of a Spartan doubleheader and is set for a 7:00 pm kick off at Graham Field.