Raptor Win 2-0 Under The Lights

Final Score: Raptors 2 – Richard Bland 0

MC Season Record: 5-6-2 overall | 3-2-2 conference play

Game Summary

The Raptors hosted Richard Bland College under the lights on Saturday night. Scoring did not come easy for the Raptors, who dominated time of possession, but could not consistently hit shots on target despite leading the game with a whopping 20 shots. The first goal for the Raptors came in the 19^th minute when Emilia Webb  put the Raptors up 1-0. Although the Raptors kept Richard Bland on their side of the field to defend, they could not capitalize, and finish plays with goals. The teams went into halftime with the score remaining 1-0. There were a few moments in the second half that saw Richard Bland create real scoring opportunities, but MC goalkeeper  Nadia Estrada was never afraid to widen her body to block a runner and the ball on fast break attempts. Nadia played a huge role in securing a shutout. The second goal came in the 79^th minute when Emilia Webb picked up her second goal of the night, nailing a high post goal. 

Up Next

The Raptors travel to Frederick Community College on Tuesday, October 8^th for a 2:00pm conference game vs the Cougars.