KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — A second-half goal by visitors Elmira College was the difference as the Keuka College Men's Soccer team lost an Empire 8 game at home on Saturday afternoon.
Keuka College is now 1-7-2 on the season and 0-3-2 within the Empire 8 Conference.
Elmira College 1 at Keuka College 0
Both teams had defensive misplays early that led to quality scoring chances, but neither team capitalized during an evenly played opening 10 minutes on Saturday. Keuka and Elmira would settle into the game, but the Soaring Eagles held nearly two-thirds of the possession. Elmira had a 5-2 edge in shots. Only one attempt by each team was on goal and both were saved by the keepers as the game remained in a scoreless tie at the half.
The Wolves had early pressure on the Soaring Eagles in the second half but were unable to generate a final attempt on goal. The deciding goal would come in the 56th minute as Elmira worked the ball down the left wing, centered it, and finally worked it to the right edge of the box. The Soaring Eagles sent a lofted shot back across the goal, over
Carson Smith in goal, and inside the far post for the 1-0 lead. Elmira would drop defensively as Keuka had multiple attempts, sending free kicks into the box from midfield. However, the Wolves would not be able to connect with their attackers as Keuka College was held without a shot. Elmira College held on for the 1-0 victory.
KC Notes:
- The Wolves fall to 2-12 all-time against Elmira College
- Elmira had a final advantage of 7-2 in shots and 2-1 in shots on goal
- Keuka College had one corner in the game compared to four by Elmira
- Both shots for the Wolves came from junior Griffin Herron
Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves step out of Empire 8 play on Wednesday to face a former conference rival. Keuka College will travel to Cazenovia College on Oct. 12 to face the Wildcats at 4 p.m.
