Tribe Falls at Hofstra

W&M opens four-match conference road trip with a defeat.

09/29/06 10:45PM

Hempstead, N.Y. - The William and Mary men’s soccer team fell victim to an early goal in dropping its second straight CAA affair, 3-0, at Hofstra. The Tribe could not overcome two Pride first-half goals, as the College dropped to 5-6 on the year and 1-2 in conference play. Hofstra improved to 4-3-2 overall and 1-1-1 in the league slate.

The Pride wasted little time getting on the board as Rob Youhill scored his first career goal just 5:09 into the match. After midfielder Justin Flood beat a Tribe defender along the left touch line, Michael Todd slotted a pass to set Youhill alone with senior goalkeeper Kris Rake. Youhill placed the ball over the top of Rake, who was rushing out in an attempt to deny the one-on-one attempt.

Hofstra added another goal in the opening 30 minutes of play to push its advantage to 2-0. It was again Todd that slotted a through ball to set a teammate up on a break. This time, Chris Cox was on the receiving in, as he sent a shot to the upper 90 from 20 yards out.

Sophomore forward Andrew Hoxie narrowly missed making it 2-1, 10 minutes before half. The Newport News, Va., native saw his attempt at goal No. 7 on the season hit the right post.

In the 57th minute of play, senior forward Pat Scherder had a chance to make it 2-1. Scherder’s blast from 20 yards out appeared destined for left side of net, but Hofstra goalkeeper Tom Johansen make a diving save to deny the chance and preserve the clean sheet.

Cox tallied his second goal of the contest in the 63rd minute to clinch the victory for Hofstra. Flood chipped a cross into the center of the 18-yard box. A rushing Cox headed the ball down and into the net for his second goal of the game.

The Pride outshot W&M, 12-8, in the contest. Hofstra also held a 6-4 advantage in corner kicks. Rake finished with three saves in the game. The match marked the first time this season the Tribe allowed three goals in a game.

W&M will continue its four-game conference road trip on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Northeastern. The match is slated for 1 p.m.

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