Bloomsburg Edges UDC, 3-2, in Soccer

Washington, DC: September 12, 2010--After a slow start, the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Soccer Team came back in dramatic fashion in the opening minutes of the second half to score two quick goals and change the dynamics of the match by reducing Bloomsburg's, 3 -0, lead to 1 goal. It would not be enough, though, as the Huskies held on for the 3-2 win.

Sophomore forward Bryce Shaffer scored his first of two Husky goals in the 14th minute of the match unassisted, then came back to add another unassisted goal in the 29th minute to increase their lead to 2.  Freshman mid-fielder  Frances Miller took a cross from senior mid-fielder Tom Kovack and scored in the 34th minute to give Bloomsburg a, 3-0, lead, which they took into the halftime break.

UDC senior defender/ mid-fielder  Samer Shehadeh (Falls Church, VA) led the Firebird comeback with a goal  early in the second half at the 49th minute to give them their first score of the match. Continuing their aggressive play, sophomore forward Adriel Garcia (Brazil) scored unassisted in the 5oth minute to bring the Firebirds to within 1 goal.

The Firebirds had several additional scoring opportunities, but the Huskies put up a staunch defense and held on for the 3-2 win.  UDC goal keeper  freshman Kyle Heatherington (Ontario, Canada) faced 9 shots on goal and made 3 saves, while  Bloomsburg goal keeper Ramon Lobo faced 13 shots and made 3 saves.

UDC, 0-2-2, returns to the field on Thursday, September 16, at 3 p.m., at home against Lincoln University (PA).