UDC Men's Soccer Falls to Frostburg State in Away Match

Frostburg, Md.-The University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team faced a tough defeat against Frostburg State University Wednesday evening, at Bobcat Stadium. Despite a valiant effort, the Firebirds were unable to score, falling 3-0 to the Bobcats.

Game Recap:

The Firebirds started strong but struggled to find their rhythm against the aggressive Frostburg State side. The Bobcats opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a goal from Hugo Portillo, assisted by Mateo Cuadros. Portillo struck again in the 59th minute, extending Frostburg's lead to 2-0 with an assist from Andrew Denard. Caleb Dell sealed the victory for the Bobcats with a third goal in the 64th minute, assisted once more by Cuadros.

Key Performances:

• UDC's goalkeeper, Giovanni Llamas, put on a commendable performance with 7 saves, despite facing 10 shots on goal.
• Mustafa Tahir and Jovani Orellana each registered a shot on goal for the Firebirds, but their efforts were thwarted by Frostburg's solid defense.
• Frostburg's Hugo Portillo was the standout player, netting two goals in the match, while teammate Mateo Cuadros provided two crucial assists.

Game Statistics:

• Shots: UDC - 7, Frostburg State - 21
• Shots on Goal: UDC - 2, Frostburg State - 10
• Corner Kicks: UDC - 6, Frostburg State - 5
• Fouls: UDC - 18, Frostburg State - 18

The Firebirds (1-1-1) will look to bounce back in their next match as they host Seton Hill on Saturday in their home opener. Tip-off is slated for 1:00 pm.