Missouri High School Soccer - Elsberry Missouri Military Academy
September 18, 2024: Mexico, MO 65265 In Wednesday's league contest, the Missouri Military Academy Fighting Colonels (Mexico, MO) soccer team the visiting Elsberry Indians (Elsberry, MO), by a count of 4-2.
Next, the Fighting Colonels battle the Smith-Cotton Tigers (Sedalia, MO) in a non-league contest, on Friday, September 27. Missouri Military Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 5-0 season record.
The Indians (0-3) will now prepare for their contest against Winfield (Winfield, MO). The Warriors enter the non-league contest with a 3-5 record.
Match Summary
Tale of two halves: MMA looked sharp with crisp passes and a lot of time in the offensive zone in the first half. Edgar Martinez was injured with a lower leg injury early in the first half. Strong defense kept Elsberry away from MMA's goal, with Nziza recording 3 saves.
MMA goals came from Long Bui, Avin Hernandez and Fernando Peubla in the first half, with assists by Triet Bui, Peubla and forward Alexander McBride.
Elsberry came out motivated in the second half, scoring a goal in the first minute on a fast break three-on-two with Fernandes passing to Fernandes on a quick cross and score. A foul in the box resulted in a penalty kick, which was converted. Alexander McBride scored at the 10 minute mark of the second half. Nziza finished with 7 saves.
MMA put 17 shots on goal and had 8 corner kicks.
