Washington, DC- The Alfred State Men's Soccer team attacked fast against their first season game today vs Valley Forge, earning them a win 9-1.
 
Nine Pioneers scored in today's game; the first goal was headed by Jack Leahy off a left side corner kick, assisted by Ali Mata-Ruiz in the first minute of play. Leahy's goal ignited ASC, as the following 4 goals were all netted within 15 minutes starting at the 24^th minute mark. Jackson Powers led off with a 20-yard goal, followed by Nuri Sarbudak four minutes later, assisted by Liam Hyatt. Not even a minute later, Travis Scandalis found the net on a hard and low shot at the end of the 28^th minute. Ryan Masi then nailed a goal from 10 yards, assisted by Eric Spring putting the Pioneers up 5-0 at half.
 
Alfred State kept the momentum going as Farhan Abdi was the first to score after half in the 57^th minute. The Patriots were able to net one goal in the second half, following Abdi's goal, but that was not going to stop the Pios. TJ Brackett scored on a free kick in the 61^st minute assisted by Abdi. Brogan Cotter then netted a goal in the 82^nd minute followed by Will Leahy in the 86^th minute scoring the final goal for the Pioneers.
 
The Pios will take on Gallaudet tomorrow, game time set for 1pm.
 

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