Penn State New Kensington Draws 2-2 Against Saint Vincent in Competitive Match
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Penn State New Kensington Draws 2-2 Against Saint Vincent in Competitive Match
Penn State New Kensington fought hard to earn a 2-2 draw in a thrilling match away against Saint Vincent. The game featured intense back-and-forth action with both teams creating chances throughout.
First Half:
Saint Vincent opened the scoring early with a penalty kick by Alfie Aldridge in the 16th minute, giving them a 1-0 lead. Penn State New Kensington equalized just before halftime when Ethan Krystek found the back of the net in the 43rd minute, assisted by Jayson Ireland.
Second Half:
Penn State New Kensington came out strong in the second half, with Louie Negron scoring a goal of the season contender, just 17 seconds after the restart, putting the home team ahead 2-1. However, Saint Vincent responded in the 76th minute when Kelvin Aguilar-Contreras converted on a pass from Javier Torres, leveling the score at 2-2.
Despite several more chances, neither team could break the deadlock, and the match ended in a hard-fought draw.
Key Performances:
- Ethan Krystek scored his third goal of the season, contributing both defensively and offensively for New Kensington.
- Louie Negron was a constant threat, leading the team with 5 shots, 3 of them on target, and netting his first goal of the season.
- Goalkeepers Kenton Knox and David Jimenez combined for 6 saves, keeping their team in the game despite Saint Vincent's 28 shots.
Saint Vincent's Standouts:
- Alfie Aldridge and Kelvin Aguilar-Contreras both scored for Saint Vincent, while Javier Torres provided an assist.
Team Stats:
- Shots: Penn State New Kensington 11, Saint Vincent 28
- Shots on Goal: Penn State New Kensington 5, Saint Vincent 8
- Saves: Penn State New Kensington 6, Saint Vincent 3
- Corners: Penn State New Kensington 3, Saint Vincent 11
Penn State New Kensington Leaders:
- Goals: Ethan Krystek (1), Louie Negron (1)
- Assists: Jayson Ireland (1)
- Shots: Louie Negron (5), Jacob Guerrini (2), Ethan Krystek (1), Finn Bethurum (1), Carson Zadylak (1), Jayson Ireland (1)
The draw moves Penn State New Kensington to a 2-4-2 record on the season. They will look to build on this result in their next match as they continue to push for more positive results.
Team Stats
Saint Vincent
Game Statistics | Penn State New Kensington | Saint Vincent |
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Shots (on goal) | 11 (5) | 28 (8) |
Saves | 6 | 3 |
Fouls | 8 | 9 |
Corner Kicks | 3 | 11 |
Offsides | 1 | 7 |