COLUMBIA, MD — The #10 nationally ranked Howard Community College men's soccer team remained unbeaten Tuesday, shutting out CCBC Catonsville 4-0 at home.
The Dragons improved to 4-0-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play with a balanced offensive performance and another strong showing defensively. Howard outshot Catonsville 28-9 and held an 18-2 advantage in shots on goal.
Carson Feeser gave the Dragons the lead in the 16th minute, finishing a pass from
Yeabsira Tesfaye. Feeser struck again just 82 seconds later, this time with an assist from
Kiar Sani, to give Howard a 2-0 advantage.
Howard carried the two-goal lead into halftime and continued to control the match after the break.
Nelson Hernandez extended the Dragons' advantage in the 63rd minute on a long curling shot, scoring off an assist from Tesfaye to make it 3-0.
Eben Koffi capped the scoring in the 81st minute when he converted a pass from
Lucas Britos for his first goal of the match.
Feeser led Howard with two goals and five shots, including three shots on goal. Tesfaye finished with two assists, while Hernandez and Koffi each added a goal. Koffi also contributed to the attack with one shot on goal.
Howard goalkeeper
Alejandro Dealverez recorded two saves to preserve the shutout. CCBC Catonsville goalkeeper Balmore Baires made eight saves as the Dragons consistently pressured the Cardinals throughout the afternoon.
Howard also held a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks and committed eight fouls to Catonsville's 17.
The Dragons will look to continue their unbeaten start to the season Friday, September 11, when they host Harford Community College at 2:30 PM.
