Team effort helps soccerteam in non-leaguevictory

by Chris Vesci staff writer

The men's soccer team defeated Allentown College on Tuesday, Oct. 5 by a score of 5-1 to boost its overall record to 8-3

The game, which started at 2 p.m., was played in front of a moderate crowd of both Cabrini and Allentown fans. Sophomore Andy Zayas scored two of Cabrini's goals, while Michael Braun, John Amerman and Harry Strehle scored the other three. Assists were provided by Francis Betsch, Billy Crossan, Amerman, Braun and Zayas.

Coach Doug Meder, obviously pleased with the win, identified the game's key players as Braun, Zayas and Primavera. While Meder said that both the defense and offense performed "excellently," he did choose to highlight some of the first-year students of his team. Mainly, he spoke of Daniel Jelleyman, Michael O'Reilly and Harry Strehl. Meder said that Strehl has adapted well to the college game and is one of his "most consistent players."

The team was a bit nervous going into the game because two of its starters, Robert Thompson and James DeLuisi, could not play. Meder admits that he did not know quite what to expect.

The team as a whole "played hard," Meder said. He is quite pleased that everyone is healthy in a sport where injuries tend to be numerous and detrimental to the team's overall performance.

Meder added that his soccer team needs to improve in a few areas. Mainly, he declared that the players must finish each opportunity, citing a few unfinished plays that occurred during Tuesday's game. Secondly, he hopes that the soccer players will continue to not let up until the very end of the match, no matter what the score.

The men's soccer team plays at Holy Family College on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. The team is home again on Oct. 19 when they play Gwynedd-Mercy College at 4 p.m.