Soccer team Hobart records a clean-sheet victory in their season opener against Kean
Hobart Soccer Claims Drew/FDU Fall Classic Title With 2-0 Victory
In an exciting turn of events, the Hobart soccer team secured their first collegiate win and a shutout in the championship game of the Drew/FDU Fall Classic. The tournament final will be played against Drew, with the match scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. at FDU Florham's Robert T. Shields Field.
The Statesmen started their campaign with a strong performance against Kean, winning the opener with a score of 2-0. The first goal was scored by Brian Sheehan, a senior, in the 34th minute, with an assist provided by Gabe Smith, a first-year player. Brady Leitner, another sophomore, added the second goal in the 72nd minute.
Hobart dominated the match, outshooting Kean 22-6 and controlling the corner kick battle with 12-3. Jason Mast, a goalkeeper for Kean, made a valiant effort, recording six saves in the match.
The Statesmen have been in fine form this season, with an unbeaten record in their last seven season openers. They have won six of these matches and drawn one, demonstrating a consistent and strong start to the season. Notably, Hobart has kept a clean sheet in each of their last seven opening matches.
The coach of the Hobart soccer team, Matt Davidson, will be eager to lead his team to victory in the championship game. The Statesmen will face Drew, who also put in a strong performance to reach the final.
The tournament championship game will take place after a day off, giving both teams a chance to rest and strategise for the crucial match. Fans are eagerly awaiting this clash, with the Drew/FDU Fall Classic final set to be a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
