UDC Men’s Soccer Plays to 0-0 Draw with East Stroudsburg University

Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team battled East Stroudsburg University to a 0-0 draw in a hard-fought non Conference match up on Wednesday at UDC Turf Field. Both teams created numerous chances, but stellar goalkeeping and defense kept the match scoreless after 90 minutes.

Despite a number of scoring opportunities from both sides, neither team was able to break the deadlock. UDC goalkeeper Giovanni Llamas had an outstanding performance, making 9 saves to keep East Stroudsburg at bay. The Firebirds also managed to register 4 shots on goal, but East Stroudsburg's goalkeeper, Kevin Kretschman, matched the effort with 4 saves of his own.

East Stroudsburg recorded 17 total shots, with 10 on target, but UDC's defense held firm. The Firebirds managed 8 total shots, with 4 on goal, but neither side could capitalize in the final third.

Key Performances:

• Giovanni Llamas recorded 9 saves, securing the clean sheet for UDC.
• Ignacio Pericet, Axel Gamez, and Santiago Gordillo Martinez led UDC's attack with crucial efforts, though none were able to convert their opportunities into goals.
• East Stroudsburg's Ethan Flickinger and Juan Conde were the most threatening players for the opposition, registering multiple shots on target.

Game Statistics:

• Shots: UDC 8, East Stroudsburg 17
• Shots on Goal: UDC 4, East Stroudsburg 10
• Saves: UDC 9, East Stroudsburg 4
• Corner Kicks: UDC 4, East Stroudsburg 6
• Fouls: UDC 10, East Stroudsburg 8

UDC (4-7-4, 2-4-1 ECC) will host the College of Staten Island on Saturday, in a key Conference match up to end the regular season. The Firebirds will have to defeat CSI to earn their spot into the ECC Play-off's.