This weekend we take on Hamilton and Hobart in our final two league games of the season. Last year, we could have won against both of these teams, but left with only a point from both games. Against Hamilton, we achieved our main goal of shutting down their star midfielder Max Akuamoah-Boatang, but conceded a goal two minutes in that we never pulled back, losing 1-0. The next day we were out-played by Hobart but defended valiantly after Alex Freund found Ben Scaglione for a first-half goal. We very nearly held on until Hobart grabbed a heart-breaking equalizer with 36 seconds to go. We had two great chances to win the game in overtime, but were forced to accept a draw when it looked like we had the game won.
This year, the Hobart Statesmen have been on fire, sprinting out to an undefeated 13-0-2 record and the number four ranking in the country. With victories over some of the top teams in the region, including Rochester and Oneonta, they could be a national championship contender this season. Hobart is led by star goalkeeper Pete Van Dellon and league-leading scorer Dan Riso (7 goals, 3 assists). Hamilton are the defending Liberty League champions, and although they’ve struggled a bit in league play they head into this weekend right in the mix for a playoff spot. Hamilton still have midfielder Akuamoah-Boatang, who is probably the best all-around player in the league. They also have the league’s second-leading scorer in sophomore Jesse Aroyave (7 goals).
Both games are at home. We play Hamilton at 3 pm on Saturday and Hobart at 1 pm on Sunday.
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