Raptors Soar to Victory in a Goal-Fest: Montgomery College Dominates Cecil Seahawks
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil College (0-2-1, 0-3-1) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Montgomery College (MD) (3-0-0, 4-0-0) | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Game Statistics | Cecil College | Montgomery College (MD) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 4 (1) | 28 (21) |
| Saves | 7 | 0 |
| Fouls | 3 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 8 |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
Rockville, MD - On a picturesque August evening at the Montgomery College Rockville campus soccer stadium, the Montgomery College Raptors treated their fans to a scintillating display of attacking soccer. In their first home game of the 2023 season, the Raptors faced off against the Cecil Seahawks in an MDJUCO Conference matchup. With a final score of 14-1, this game was nothing short of a goal-fest, showcasing the Raptors' offensive prowess and introducing some sensational newcomers to the team.
The game started with a bang as freshman winger Andres Rojas opened the scoring for the Raptors, setting the tone for what would be a thrilling encounter. Oliver Skinner, with his first goals of the season, added a brace, while Brian Noutchang, Mutsa Young, and Paolo Perez all joined the scoring frenzy in the first half.
As the first half drew to a close, the Raptors held a commanding lead, demonstrating their dominance on the pitch. The halftime scoreline read 6-0 in favor of the home team.
The second half continued to be a showcase of the Raptors' attacking flair, with Paolo Perez and Ish Singh each finding the back of the net. However, the standout moment of the game came when newcomer Carlo Romberg made his first appearance as a Raptor.
Romberg managed to score an astonishing five goals in just seven minutes. His quickfire strikes left both fans and opponents in disbelief and solidified his place as a player to watch in the upcoming matches.
Ananis Belay added the finishing touch to the Raptors' goal tally with the last kick of the game, bringing the final score to a remarkable 14-1 in favor of Montgomery College.
The Montgomery College Raptors' explosive performance against the Cecil Seahawks was a statement of intent for the 2023 season. With their attack in full throttle and a promising young talent like Carlo Romberg making an unforgettable debut, the Raptors look poised to make waves in the MDJUCO Conference.
Raptor Bites:
- Sophomore Jason Guevara provided three assists.
- Freshman Pietro Severini and Cheikh Diop made their first start for the Raptors.
- Freshmen Lachlan Smith and Diego Fredericks made their college debuts.
- Smith, Fredericks, Freshman Yosuke Ono, and Freshman Jordan Sidney all recorded their first points as Raptors, each providing an assist.