CLINTON, N.Y. – Hamilton College outshot the Williams College Ephs but the Continentals didn't find the back of the net in a 1-0 NESCAC setback on a sunny afternoon at Hamilton's Love Field on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Season Update
- Hamilton (1-1-1, 0-1-1 NESCAC) played its second straight match against a top-10 team. The Continentals are receiving votes in this week's United Soccer Coaches Division III Top 25 poll.
- Nationally ranked No. 5 Williams (2-0-1, 2-0-0) posted its first shutout in three matches.
How it Happened
- There was plenty of intensity in this matchup as the physical play led to 30 fouls and six yellow cards -- three for each team.
- Late in the first half Williams forced goalkeeper Peter Montesano Scheibe '27 to make two outstanding diving saves and keep the match scoreless.
- After an evenly matched beginning to the second half, the Ephs earned a free kick a few yards outside the 18-yard box in the 65th minute. Montesano Scheibe made an excellent point-blank save to deny Sam Gibson's initial header, but the Continentals couldn't clear the ball and Gibson stabbed the rebound into the back of the net.
- Hamilton earned two late corners, but Brady Hyland '29 had his close-range header saved by Aleix Anglada.
- Hamilton's last chance came on a free kick in the 89th minute when Troy Miller '28 had a decent look, but his header flashed wide of the left post.
Notes
- Prior to Gibson's goal, Hamilton had held its opponents scoreless for more than 240 minutes this season.
- The Continentals held a 15-12 shot advantage.
- Montesano Scheibe finished with three saves.
- The Continentals featured a starting lineup with four first-years, the most in a match this season.
Next Match
Hamilton travels to Wesleyan University (2-1-0 overall) for another NESCAC match on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m.
