After Tuesday night’s heartbreaking loss to Chesapeake, the Eleanor Roosevelt High boys soccer team rebounded at the Glen Burnie High Boys Soccer Invitational Saturday. The Raiders won 3-0 in their first game against Meade.
Roosevelt got goals from junior Rene Pizarro, sophomore Awa Dulleh, and senior captain Adam Quigley. The first two goals were scored on quick breaks after clears from the Raiders’ defensive zone. Some excellent passes allowed for one-on-one’s between the forward and the goalkeeper.
Quigley’s goal came on a penalty kick after streaking Jeff Hopper was fouled from behind near the goalkeeper’s box. The captain went 1 for 2 in PK’s for the game.
After Pizarro’s quick strike the Raiders offense seemed to be in cruise control as they let the Mustangs get in scoring position on several occasions. The defense was outstanding for ERHS as they cleared nearly ever Meade opportunity. There were a few close calls, though, including a shot that slipped out from ERHS goalkeeper Stephen Sexton’s grab and was picked up by a Mustang forward. As he worked to get the ball under control junior Oneal Cunanan pounced and cleared the ball for the Raiders. The play was reminiscent of senior captain Harif Balogun’s big clear against Bladensburg in the opener.
After this tournament the Raiders will finally come home for their opener against Laurel. This game also marks the first county game since the opener a week ago. The home fans will get to see their Raiders, who will come home with a winning record, for the first time on Tuesday.
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