Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Roosevelt). They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Field Falcons 2-1. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Rough Riders' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 273rd, while the Falcons are ranked tenth).
Simon Khan and
Simon Hassler scored both of Roosevelt's goals, which were season-firsts for both players.
Roosevelt's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2-1. As for Field, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roosevelt will welcome Barberton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Roosevelt's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Field, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Tallmadge, where kickoff is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. Tallmadge is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 5.4 goals per game this season.
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