Varsity Soccer vs. Fishburne Military School

Hargrave 3 – Fishburne 2

With a goal in the final five minutes of play the Tigers were able to hold off a Fishburne comeback to secure the 3-2 win in a highly foul committed game.

The Tigers took the lead early on in the contest with a Paul Spakauskas goal four minutes after the opening whistle. The Spakauskas goal began from a throw-in in which the Junior Forward collected the ball with little pressure. With a strike from about 25 yards out Spakauskas gave the Tigers the 1-0 lead.

The Tigers continued to control much of the first half possession, and would add their second goal of the match with just under 13 minutes remaining in the half. Senior Philippe Armand recorded the goal for the Tigers off a pass from Forward Nick Barr. Armand made a precise run in towards the 18 yard box, received the through-ball from Barr, and barried a first-time shot into the back of the net.

With the 2-0 lead in hand the Tigers would enter the second half of play. Although, FMS would catch the Tigers less than two minutes into the half to make it a 2-1 scoreline. Despite the early goal the Tigers continued to create opportunities, but could not find the final touch to extend their lead. FMS would then equalize with less than 26 minutes remaining in the game to bring the game even at 2-2.

Despite giving up the two goal lead the Tigers continued to play hard, and continued to push forward to regain the lead. Finally, due to the Tigers continued pressure they found the go ahead goal with less than five mintues remaining in the game. Junior Captain Josh Splinter finished off the cross from Midfielder Tony Cain who received a pass down the left side of the 18 yard box. With the well-crossed ball from Cain, Splinter collected the pass and barried a shot into the left corner of the goal to record the game winner.

With the win the Tigers moved to 5-4 on the season, and also gained home field play for the upcoming VIC Tournament in the first round. The Tigers will host Fishburne for yet another strong contest.

Game Summary

Scoring Summary:

Time Team Goal Scorer/(Assists)

4’ HMA Paul Spakauskas (Tony Cain)

29’ HMA Philippe Armand (Nick Barr)

42’ FMS Joseph Silva (Ibrahim Bakhressa)

54’ FMS Joseph Silva (unassisted)

76’ HMA Josh Splinter (Tony Cain, Paul Spakauskas)

Shots Summary:

HMA, 16 FMS, 11

Saves Summary:

HMA, 7 FMS, 7

Corner Kicks:

HMA, 3 FMS, 2

Fouls Summary:

HMA, 17 FMS, 13

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