Bombers split games at Turfer Classic

The men’s soccer team split two games over the weekend while competing in the Roger Williams University Turfer Classic in Bristol, R.I.

In the first game of the tournament, the Bombers outshot the Plymouth State University 16–8 but were unable to capitalize on their opportunities losing 1–0. The South Hill squad could not find the back of the net for the second straight game of the season.

The Panthers lone goal came in the 28th minute on a free kick. Junior midfielder Jeff Geyer and senior back Michael Jordhamo single-handedly outshot Plymouth State, taking five and four shots respectively. Junior goalkeeper Justin Parlapiano made two saves, but conceded his first goal of the season.

The Bombers rebounded in their consolation match shutting out Fitchburg State College 2–0. Ithaca outshot Fitchburg State a lopsided 26–8 and maintained possession for the majority of the game.

Senior forward Fernando Casanova scored the Bombers first goal of the match off of a cross through the box by freshman back Ryan Norland. The Blue and Gold put the game away in the 82nd minute when Geyer drilled a direct kick into the back of the net.

Parlapiano made two saves and recorded his second shutout of the season. The Bombers are now 1–1–1 on the season.

The Bombers make their home debut when they take on Hamilton College at 3 p.m. Saturday at Carp Wood Field.

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College roundup: PSU men captures Turfer Classic

Tuesday, September 8, 2009
BRISTOL, R.I. — Senior Semir Mehmedovic, a former standout at Franklin High School, scored the game- and tournament-winning goal three minutes into overtime Sunday afternoon as Plymouth State University’s men’s soccer team defeated Roger Williams University, 1-0, to capture the fifth annual Roger Williams Turfer Classic.

Mehmedovic beat two defenders to a ball off a long pass from freshman Matt Anderson, and chipped the ball over the keeper and into the goal at the 93:28 mark for the tournament-winner. Mehmedovic, who also scored the only goal of the game in Saturday’s 1-0 opening round victory over Ithaca College, was named the Offensive MVP and was also a member of the All-Tournament team.

Two other Panthers joined Mehmedovic on the AllTournament Team — freshman defender freshman Joakim Martinsson and freshman midfielder Parker Spear.

Unlike Saturday’s first Plymouth State game, the statistical totals in Sunday’s game were fairly even. PSU had a 17-15 advantage in shots and Roger Williams had more corker kicks by a 6-4 count. The Panthers were out-shot Saturday by Ithaca 16-8, and trailed in corner kicks, 7-2.

PSU freshman goalkeeper Bjorn Ohlsson posted his second straight shutout victory, stopping seven shots by the Hawks.

Plymouth State, 2-0-0, is back on the pitch Wednesday with a 6 p.m. non-conference match-up at Salem State College. Roger Williams, 2-1-0, will take on Johnson & Wales University Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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