It feels great to finally get the monkey off our back! The guys have been working hard to get that first win and that hard work finally paid off.
The boys looked strong from the start of the game. Our work ethic was good and we created some good opportunities. 19 minutes in, Sam Temple (Paris, TX) would take a rebound and put it away to give us the lead 1-0. Just 10 minutes later, Chris Melton (Sherman, TX) showed off some fancy footwork to take the ball around the TLU goalkeeper and put the ball into the back of the net to make the score 2-0. The score would stay that way the rest of the half.
During halftime, we stressed the importance of putting the game away early in the second half. We didn't want TLU to feel like they were in the game. Only four minutes into the second half, Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) would beat the goalie with a beautiful free kick to make the score 3-0. Despite the lead, we still wanted the team to keep up the work ethic and consistency. In the 71st minute, Josh Pollock (San Antonio, TX) would take a ball inside the box and hit a great left-footed shot to give us a 4-0 cushion. After we scored our fourth goal, we didn't do a good job of finishing the game out. TLU would score two goals in the final 15 minutes to make the final score 4-2.
Overall the team felt really good to get our first win. Now we want to take this win and keep the momentum rolling as we travel to Centre and DePauw this upcoming weekend. Thanks to all the fans who came out and cheered us to victory. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
Monday, September 28, 2009
AC 1 - DFW Tornadoes 1 (Reserves Game)
With so many new players on the team, we wanted to see how they would do in some different positions and how different players would play with each other, so we invited DFW Tornadoes to come up for a friendly game.
In the first half, we saw good work ethic and some good play from the team. Kyle Fitzpatrick (Flower Mound, TX) was solid in the back and forwards Jason "Jamaica" Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica) and Shedrick Davis (Rockwall, TX) created some good chances for us. We also got good play from Matt Rogers (Sherman, TX) and Josh Pollock (San Antonio, TX). Both teams created some chances to score, but none ended up in the back of the net. We would go into halftime tied 0-0.
The second half brought more of the same with both teams unable to put a goal away. However, with less than 20 minutes to play, DFW Tornadoes would take the lead. The boys fought hard to try and get the goal back and were rewarded for their effort. We were awarded a set piece with less than three minutes to go. After a scrum in the box, Shedrick Davis (Rockwall, TX) would win the ball and put it away. The game would in 1-1.
We were happy with how the team played fought back after we went down. The guys played well and worked hard. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the team. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
In the first half, we saw good work ethic and some good play from the team. Kyle Fitzpatrick (Flower Mound, TX) was solid in the back and forwards Jason "Jamaica" Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica) and Shedrick Davis (Rockwall, TX) created some good chances for us. We also got good play from Matt Rogers (Sherman, TX) and Josh Pollock (San Antonio, TX). Both teams created some chances to score, but none ended up in the back of the net. We would go into halftime tied 0-0.
The second half brought more of the same with both teams unable to put a goal away. However, with less than 20 minutes to play, DFW Tornadoes would take the lead. The boys fought hard to try and get the goal back and were rewarded for their effort. We were awarded a set piece with less than three minutes to go. After a scrum in the box, Shedrick Davis (Rockwall, TX) would win the ball and put it away. The game would in 1-1.
We were happy with how the team played fought back after we went down. The guys played well and worked hard. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the team. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Komen Game III
Over the past two seasons, Austin College and Centre College Men's Soccer programs have combined to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research on behalf of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. We have combined to raise over $12,000 the past two years.
This year, our cause will continue with the game being played on Friday October 2 at 6:00pm in Danville, KY.
This is a special thing that both programs do. Breast Cancer is something that will affect each and everyone of us directly or indirectly in our lifetimes.
For the next 10 days, the boys here at AC will work with everyone they can to raise money and attempted to beat Centre in total money raised. Below is a link that will take you to a PDF file that outlines the history of the game and where and how money can be donated. Any amount is a special gift and all donations can be deemed tax deductable. Checks will recieve a receipt from Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
I encourage you to spread the word on this cause as we look to beat Centre on and off the field!
Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch. mhudson@austincollege.edu
See the PDF here... http://www.centre.edu/web/athletics/soccer_m/docs/Komen%20Game%20III.pdf
This year, our cause will continue with the game being played on Friday October 2 at 6:00pm in Danville, KY.
This is a special thing that both programs do. Breast Cancer is something that will affect each and everyone of us directly or indirectly in our lifetimes.
For the next 10 days, the boys here at AC will work with everyone they can to raise money and attempted to beat Centre in total money raised. Below is a link that will take you to a PDF file that outlines the history of the game and where and how money can be donated. Any amount is a special gift and all donations can be deemed tax deductable. Checks will recieve a receipt from Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
I encourage you to spread the word on this cause as we look to beat Centre on and off the field!
Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch. mhudson@austincollege.edu
See the PDF here... http://www.centre.edu/web/athletics/soccer_m/docs/Komen%20Game%20III.pdf
Monday, September 21, 2009
AC 1 - Southwestern 2
After playing in an unfamiliar stadium, the team was glad to be back on our home field. Despite the field conditions, we were ready to play.
We came out at the start of the game strong and created several chances. The pace of the game settled down after the initial few minutes as both teams get into their groove. Southwestern would be the first to get on the board. A ball directly from a corner kick found its way into the back of the net to make the score 1-0. Neither team would score again in the first half.
At half time we talked about the good and bad of the first half and looked to take it to Southwestern from the very beginning of the second half. The boys came out hard and created some great chances to score. Finally, we would get our equalizer thanks to a combined effort from forwards Sam Temple (Paris, TX) and Chris Melton (Sherman, TX). Both Sam and Chris went up to challenge Southwestern's goalkeeper for a ball near the goal and managed to overpower the goalie and put the ball in the back of the net to make the score 1-1. The game continued to be a back and forth struggle for the rest off the half. With less than 20 minutes to play, Southwestern would take the lead again off a corner kick. The boys pushed hard to even the score, but the game would ultimately end 2-1. A tough loss for the team, but we hope to build off of the game and continue to fix our mistakes.
Next weekend we take a break from conference play. We are set to play Texas Lutheran University on Sunday at 2 P.M. Thanks again to all of the fans that came out to cheer the team on. The guys really appreciate all the support. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
We came out at the start of the game strong and created several chances. The pace of the game settled down after the initial few minutes as both teams get into their groove. Southwestern would be the first to get on the board. A ball directly from a corner kick found its way into the back of the net to make the score 1-0. Neither team would score again in the first half.
At half time we talked about the good and bad of the first half and looked to take it to Southwestern from the very beginning of the second half. The boys came out hard and created some great chances to score. Finally, we would get our equalizer thanks to a combined effort from forwards Sam Temple (Paris, TX) and Chris Melton (Sherman, TX). Both Sam and Chris went up to challenge Southwestern's goalkeeper for a ball near the goal and managed to overpower the goalie and put the ball in the back of the net to make the score 1-1. The game continued to be a back and forth struggle for the rest off the half. With less than 20 minutes to play, Southwestern would take the lead again off a corner kick. The boys pushed hard to even the score, but the game would ultimately end 2-1. A tough loss for the team, but we hope to build off of the game and continue to fix our mistakes.
Next weekend we take a break from conference play. We are set to play Texas Lutheran University on Sunday at 2 P.M. Thanks again to all of the fans that came out to cheer the team on. The guys really appreciate all the support. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
AC 0 -Trinity 3
Trinity came into the game ranked #12 nationally, but the boys were looking forward to the challenge. Due to inclement weather throughout the week, we were forced to play the game at Denison High School's stadium.
The game started off quickly. We knew going into the game that we would be defending more than we were attacking, and did a good job of it for most of the first half. Chris Melton (Sherman, TX) and Sam Temple (Paris, TX) did a great job of working all over the field. In the 29th minute, though, Trinity would take the lead off of a corner kick. Four minutes later, a mishap on our part would allow Trinity to increase their lead to 2. The score would stay that way for the remainder of the half.
Even though we were down, the team still felt good about our chances. Several times in the second half, we looked and played like the better team. Unfortunately, we never found the back of the net. Trinity would score their third goal very late in the half when we were pressing to try and get a goal.
Despite the loss, the boys did a lot of good things. We fought hard against a quality team. Thanks to everyone who made the extra drive to the stadium to show their support for the team. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
The game started off quickly. We knew going into the game that we would be defending more than we were attacking, and did a good job of it for most of the first half. Chris Melton (Sherman, TX) and Sam Temple (Paris, TX) did a great job of working all over the field. In the 29th minute, though, Trinity would take the lead off of a corner kick. Four minutes later, a mishap on our part would allow Trinity to increase their lead to 2. The score would stay that way for the remainder of the half.
Even though we were down, the team still felt good about our chances. Several times in the second half, we looked and played like the better team. Unfortunately, we never found the back of the net. Trinity would score their third goal very late in the half when we were pressing to try and get a goal.
Despite the loss, the boys did a lot of good things. We fought hard against a quality team. Thanks to everyone who made the extra drive to the stadium to show their support for the team. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
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