Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Skidmore College men's soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss to Cazenovia in Tuesday night's non-league matchup at Wachenheim Field.
The Thoroughbreds fall to 4-4, while the Wildcats improve to 3-4.
The game's lone goal came in the 26
th minute when junior Tim Hartill blasted a free kick from outside the box and got it past Skidmore keeper
Ben Harwick to make it 1-0.
The Thoroughbreds' best opportunity came early in the second half on a penalty kick from
Diego Reinero that Cazenovia goalie Riley Battaglini made a diving save on to keep the Wildcats in the lead. Skidmore had the ball in the offensive zone late but was unable to capitalize as Cazenovia held on for the win.
Harwick made two saves on three shots for the Thoroughbreds. Battaglini made six saves in 83:24 of action and Sam Cimino finished with one save, playing the final 6:36 of the first half.
Skidmore returns to action on Saturday for a Liberty League contest at St. Lawrence.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2011 Skidmore College Men's Soccer
Cazenovia vs Skidmore College (Sep 20, 2011 at Saratoga Springs, NY)
Cazenovia (3-4) vs. Skidmore College (4-4)
Date: Sep 20, 2011 Attendance: 100
Weather: Mid 60's at start
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Cazenovia........... 1 0 - 1
Skidmore College.... 0 0 - 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 25:39 CAZM2011 Hartill, Tim (unassisted) - Scored on free kick outside box
Shots: Cazenovia 6, Skidmore College 19
Saves: Cazenovia 7 (Cimino, Sam 1; Battaglini, Riley 6), Skidmore College 2 (
Ben Harwick 2)