UDC SOCCER TEAM DEFEATS BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE 4-1

September 17, 2005 - Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia “Firebird” Men’s Soccer team defeated the Bloomfield College “Deacons” 4-1, today, in Washington. The Firebirds (3-5), tallied their third win of the season on four goals by different players.

UDC’s first goal came at 16:15 of the first half when freshman Serigne Mbow scoredon an assist from freshman Jonathan Orlando. Senior Laouli Suomalia unassisted at 21:00 in the first half scored the Firebird’s second goal.

Junior Alvin Quarza notched UDC’s third goal at 74:00 into the second half when he headed the ball into the net. The last goal for the Firebirds came at 82:15 in the second half when freshman Jonathan Orlando put the ball into net on a penalty kick.

Senior Rody FanFan at 86:00 scored Bloomfield’s only goal. The Deacons were manhandled by the more aggressive Firebirds who out shot them 15-8. Although out numbered, the Firebirds kept the heat on the Deacons only allowing them to score late in the game with four minutes remaining. Bloomfield’s goalie junior Dennis Amoateng stopped four potential UDC goals with saves, while junior Yankulov stopped the Deacons twice at the goal line.