Penn State New Kensington Draws 2-2 Against Saint Vincent in Competitive Match

Penn State New Kensington Draws 2-2 Against Saint Vincent in Competitive Match

Penn State New Kensington fought hard to earn a 2-2 draw in a thrilling match away against Saint Vincent. The game featured intense back-and-forth action with both teams creating chances throughout.

First Half:

Saint Vincent opened the scoring early with a penalty kick by Alfie Aldridge in the 16th minute, giving them a 1-0 lead. Penn State New Kensington equalized just before halftime when Ethan Krystek found the back of the net in the 43rd minute, assisted by Jayson Ireland.

Second Half:

Penn State New Kensington came out strong in the second half, with Louie Negron scoring a goal of the season contender, just 17 seconds after the restart, putting the home team ahead 2-1. However, Saint Vincent responded in the 76th minute when Kelvin Aguilar-Contreras converted on a pass from Javier Torres, leveling the score at 2-2.

Despite several more chances, neither team could break the deadlock, and the match ended in a hard-fought draw.

Key Performances:

• Ethan Krystek scored his third goal of the season, contributing both defensively and offensively for New Kensington.
• Louie Negron was a constant threat, leading the team with 5 shots, 3 of them on target, and netting his first goal of the season.
• Goalkeepers Kenton Knox and David Jimenez combined for 6 saves, keeping their team in the game despite Saint Vincent's 28 shots.

Saint Vincent's Standouts:

• Alfie Aldridge and Kelvin Aguilar-Contreras both scored for Saint Vincent, while Javier Torres provided an assist.

Team Stats:

• Shots: Penn State New Kensington 11, Saint Vincent 28
• Shots on Goal: Penn State New Kensington 5, Saint Vincent 8
• Saves: Penn State New Kensington 6, Saint Vincent 3
• Corners: Penn State New Kensington 3, Saint Vincent 11

Penn State New Kensington Leaders:

• Goals: Ethan Krystek (1), Louie Negron (1)
• Assists: Jayson Ireland (1)
• Shots: Louie Negron (5), Jacob Guerrini (2), Ethan Krystek (1), Finn Bethurum (1), Carson Zadylak (1), Jayson Ireland (1)

The draw moves Penn State New Kensington to a 2-4-2 record on the season. They will look to build on this result in their next match as they continue to push for more positive results.