Rox United Panthers Gray upended by PA Rush
The Roxborough United U11 Panthers Gray fell to the PA Rush (Doylestown) 3-1 in an Inter-County Soccer League game played at the Roxborough YMCA.
The Panthers drew first blood in the game as Steven Aldinger scored on a nifty goal to give the home team an early lead.
The Panthers would cling to that lead until Rush erupted for three second half goals.
Will Lockard rockets a goal kick. (Photo by Rick Cawley) Tyler Tarducci reels in a shot in front of the net. (Photo by Rick Cawley) RU's Leo Sprandio battles Joe Palm for a loose ball. (Photo by Rick Cawley) RU's Steven Aldinger and Rush's Mason Atkiss try to gain control of the ball. (Photo by Rick Cawley) Kai Worley tracks down a throw-in coming his way. (Photo by Rick Cawley)Rush's Mason Atkiss tied the score at 1-1, until teammate Jackson Holmes put the Rush ahead with a goal midway through the half.
A late goal by Joseph Palm would take the wind out of the Panthers' sails and seal their fate.
Panther goalie Will Lockard was pitching a shutout until being replaced by Tyler Tarducci in the second half.
Tarducci, despite making numerous saves, was the victim of some defensive breakdowns as the Rush relentlessly attacked the net.
The Rush featured three goalies in Max Dennison, John Henry and Mick Moeser and all were outstanding.
Beckett Henry winds up for a throw-in. (Photo by Rick Cawley) RU's Marco Schiano blasts a corner kick. (Photo by Rick Cawley) Blake Fahringer beats Rush's William Rubin to a free ball. (Photo by Rick Cawley) Steven Aldinger leads a Panthers break. (Photo by Rick Cawley) Tucker Miles wings the ball in from the sideline. (Photo by Rick Cawley)The Panthers, coached by Dave Grillo and Greg Wudarski, can hold their heads high after playing solid soccer against the powerhouse Rush team, which was helmed by Juan Perez with bench support from Chris Crider.
