#7 Raptors score twice in second half to defeat #6 Bergen 2-0
HERKIMER, NY – Scoring two goals in the matter of seven minutes in the second half of Friday’s (11/13) NJCAA DIII National Consolation game, #7 Montgomery County Community College defeated Bergen Community College 2-0 in regulation.
Netting both goals for the Raptors (15-7, 10-2) was freshman Ralph St. Simmon. The midfielder scored in the 52nd and 59th minute to end a seven game streak without a goal, accumulating his first multi goal performance of the season.
St. Simmon scored his first goal after Bergen was unable to clear a ball deep in their territory, caroming to Simmon, for the 1-v-1 with the goalie. His second came just seven minutes later, getting behind the Bulldogs defense for another 1-v-1 with Bergen goalie Fredy Gutierrez, putting it away for his fourth goals of the season. Gutierrez finished with one save in 90 minutes.
Getting the shutout for Montgomery was Juan Maraboli. The freshman had one save, helping to six shutouts on the season.
Friday’s game was the final of the season for #6 Bergen and #7 Montgomery. The Bulldogs finished 14-6 and the Raptors finished 15-7.
Score:
#7 Montgomery Raptors 2, #6 Bergen Bulldogs 0
Halftime:
Tied 0-0
RAPTORS (15-7, 10-2) Ralph St. Simmon 2-0. Juan Maraboli 1 save.
BULLDOGS (14-6, 8-2) Fredy Gutierrez 1 save.
-Giorgio Varlaro