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Penn State New Kensington Draws 1-1 Against Penn State Greater Allegheny
Penn State New Kensington Draws 1-1 Against Penn State Greater Allegheny
In a tightly contested match, Penn State New Kensington and Penn State Greater Allegheny battled to a 1-1 draw. Both teams showed strong defensive efforts, but it was a game defined by key moments and set pieces.
First Half:
Penn State Greater Allegheny opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a penalty kick converted by Mason Haffa, following a foul in the box. New Kensington's defense had little opportunity to react, as Haffa's strike found the back of the net to give Greater Allegheny a 1-0 lead.
However, New Kensington responded just seven minutes later. Defender Finn Bethurum equalized in the 37th minute with a well-placed unassisted shot, leveling the match at 1-1 heading into halftime. Both teams traded possession for the remainder of the half, but neither could break the deadlock.
Second Half:
The second half saw a more physical game, with both teams committing fouls as they battled for control. New Kensington took seven shots in the half, with notable efforts from Carson Zadylak and Dylan Shaw, but they were unable to convert. Greater Allegheny had eight shots of their own but were similarly stifled by a resilient defense anchored by New Kensington's goalkeeper Kenton Knox, who made four saves in total.
Despite a surge of late pressure from Greater Allegheny, New Kensington's defense held firm, ensuring that the game ended in a draw.
Key Performers for Penn State New Kensington:
- Finn Bethurum: 2 shots, 2 on goal, 1 goal
- Carson Zadylak: 4 shots, 3 on goal
- Dylan Shaw: 3 shots, 2 on goal
- Kenton Knox: 4 saves, 1 goal allowed
Stat Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:
- Goals: Finn Bethurum (1)
- Shots: Carson Zadylak (4), Dylan Shaw (3)
- Saves: Kenton Knox (4)
The draw leaves both teams searching for consistency as they head into their next matches. Despite the tie, New Kensington can take away positives from their defensive efforts and key players stepping up at critical moments.