The Marauders solidified their hold on second place with their fifth win in a row on Saturday, beating Pinkerton 4-2 in a rematch of last season's semifinals. Asa Berolzheimer led the way for Hanover, setting up two first half goals and then scoring twice in the second half.
The Astros entered the morning match with a deceptive .500 record, and started out strongly, getting on the board eight minutes into the match when Ashim Gurvne found a lot of time and space inside the penalty area and knocked a high shot into the upper right corner for a 1-0 lead. Hanover remained calm, and patiently began exerting pressure, earning themselves six corner kicks and a number of free kicks. They tied the match in the 18th minute on a restart from 35 yards out. Berolzheimer hit a long serve from right to left, and Jake Acker met the ball at the far post and headed it home for his second goal in the past three games. Ten minutes later, the Marauders took a 2-1 lead when Pinkerton conceded one corner too many, and Berolzheimer found Seth Stadheim for a far post header. It was the second time in as many games that this warmup duo had connected in this manner.
Pinkerton refused to go away, however. The Astros continued to challenge Hanover on the counterattack, and ended up outshooting them in the first half. With less than two minutes remaining in the half, Pinkerton winger Bennett Brendan Meagher eluded two tackles on the right flank and centered the ball to Colin Coutts, who tied the match at 2-2 with a sharp shot that changed direction on its way to the goal.
If Hanover was bothered by coughing up the lead before the end of the half, they didn't show it. A mere 22 seconds after the interval, Sam Strohbehn's pass found Berolzheimer deep in the Pinkerton box, and Berolzheimer went further baseline to find an opening and his shot put Hanover up for good, 3-2. Hanover had no intention of sitting on the lead, and soon took almost complete control of what had been an even match. Two minutes after Berolzheimer's goal, Jamie Dinulos hit a great shot on goal that was denied by Pinkerton goalie Hayden Pavao. Tim Alibozek had several good-looking shots on goal. Berolzheimer came close on a free kick from outside the penalty area. Ian Caldwell nearly connected on another corner kick.
Pinkerton wasn't completely out of the game, and managed two shots that challenged Marauder goalkeeper Connor Edson, who was equal to the task. The Marauder defensive effort was also greatly enabled by the return of Jonah Levine to his holding midfielder role after he had missed several games with an injury. The Marauder defense in the entire second half was confident and calm.
After Jake Acker narrowly missed scoring his second goal of the day with 12 minutes remaining when Pavao made a great save on his shot headed for the upper 90, Berolzheimer broke through with his second goal of the match. Tom Alibozek did some great work to win the ball on the right flank and got to the baseline before hitting a low, hard cross that found a streaking Berolzheimer at the top of the box. The goal was the tenth of the season for the Marauder Captain, who has 14 assists.
The Marauders are now 9-2-1 with four games remaining in the regular season, every one of them presenting a unique challenge. On Tuesday, Hanover travels to Winnacunnet to play the first of two road games on grass. They'll train Monday at 3:30 at the pasture to prepare, and be ready to take one step at a time, never looking to far ahead.
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
Reserve Game postponed; JV/Frosh Practices Cancelled
The Reserve game today with Mount Royal has been postponed. JV and Freshman practices today are cancelled. No indoor practice for JV. Varsity practice at 3:30 on the turf, rain or shine.
Saturday's games are on as scheduled: Varsity vs. Pinkerton at 10:00 on the turf. Varsity will wear black. JV vs. Pinkerton on the HHS grass at 10:00. Freshmen vs. Keene at 12:00 on the HHS grass.
Saturday's games are on as scheduled: Varsity vs. Pinkerton at 10:00 on the turf. Varsity will wear black. JV vs. Pinkerton on the HHS grass at 10:00. Freshmen vs. Keene at 12:00 on the HHS grass.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Freshmen Drop a 3-1 Decision to Pinkerton
The freshman took to the pitch at Dresden Tuesday for the second game in as many days. They found themselves under partly cloudy skies in cool
low 60's. The game was a little late to kick off as Pinkerton had gone
to Hanover. The game finally kicked off at 4:45.
Hanover controlled the initial play, catching Pinkerton on their heels. Pinkerton was quick to collapse and protect the 18, while Hanover would try to swing the ball around. Unfortunately it was to no avail. Pinkerton showed a good counter attack that seemed turned aside by Hanover's backs. Pinkerton would open the scoring on one of these counters in the 15th minute. Pinkerton tried their luck from the 18 without many numbers, and it squeaked under Gallimore, who did his best to dive back and get it before it rolled over the line. Hanover would keep pressure, but would have a couple offsides calls keeping them off the sheet to start. Hanover got on the scoreboard when Elias Zinman would play it wide to Liam Collins, who took a touch and placed it right over the keeper and under the bar in the 26th minute. The rest of the half was mostly back and forth through the midfield. Pinkerton would knock one more chance home in the 39th minute with another desperate shot from the corner of the 18. Gallimore read it well, and got a hand on it to punch it, but it found the side netting.
The second half was mostly played in the middle third of the field. Each team was making tackles and trying to play the ball through only to be taking turns sending their opponents' offside At one point Gallimore had made a big save that produced a juicy rebound where a Pinkerton player was ready to net it. Fortunately Gary Li was there to make a lunging save, on what would have been a goal, sending the ball out for a corner. Pinkerton would seal the match with one final goal in the 75th minute. They crossed the ball from right to left and found a foot on the far post and the back of the net. Hanover would continue to play their hearts out, but couldn't muster another.
The Marauders play next on Saturday, hosting Keene at 12:00 on the HHS grass field. They are invited to come a bit early at 10:00 to watch the varsity game against Pinkerton.
Hanover controlled the initial play, catching Pinkerton on their heels. Pinkerton was quick to collapse and protect the 18, while Hanover would try to swing the ball around. Unfortunately it was to no avail. Pinkerton showed a good counter attack that seemed turned aside by Hanover's backs. Pinkerton would open the scoring on one of these counters in the 15th minute. Pinkerton tried their luck from the 18 without many numbers, and it squeaked under Gallimore, who did his best to dive back and get it before it rolled over the line. Hanover would keep pressure, but would have a couple offsides calls keeping them off the sheet to start. Hanover got on the scoreboard when Elias Zinman would play it wide to Liam Collins, who took a touch and placed it right over the keeper and under the bar in the 26th minute. The rest of the half was mostly back and forth through the midfield. Pinkerton would knock one more chance home in the 39th minute with another desperate shot from the corner of the 18. Gallimore read it well, and got a hand on it to punch it, but it found the side netting.
The second half was mostly played in the middle third of the field. Each team was making tackles and trying to play the ball through only to be taking turns sending their opponents' offside At one point Gallimore had made a big save that produced a juicy rebound where a Pinkerton player was ready to net it. Fortunately Gary Li was there to make a lunging save, on what would have been a goal, sending the ball out for a corner. Pinkerton would seal the match with one final goal in the 75th minute. They crossed the ball from right to left and found a foot on the far post and the back of the net. Hanover would continue to play their hearts out, but couldn't muster another.
The Marauders play next on Saturday, hosting Keene at 12:00 on the HHS grass field. They are invited to come a bit early at 10:00 to watch the varsity game against Pinkerton.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Marauders Beat Nashua North 7-1; Fourth in a Row
Hanover took care of business against a young Nashua North team Wednesday, beating the Titans 7-1 for their fourth win in a row. Sam Strohbehn scored a hat trick and Seth Stadheim tallied a pair, as the Marauders improved their record to 8-2-1. Several starters took the opportunity to sit out and rest up for Saturday's showdown with Pinkerton. There was playing time aplenty for Team Yellow, and the reserves acquitted themselves superbly.
It didn't take Hanover long to get started. With less than two minutes elapsed in the game, Sam Strohbehn latched onto a ball that had deflected off of a defender, and lashed a shot off the upright and into the back of the net. Nashua North tied the contest five minutes later when a ball glanced off
a Marauder defender's hand in the box, and the Titans were rewarded with a penalty kick. North goalkeeper Brett LeBlanc converted the kick to tie the match at 1-1. It was their only shot on goal for the entire match.
The Marauders were unfazed, and went back ahead two minutes later. Tim Alibozek played a deft through ball to Strohbehn, who finished bravely in the face of an onrushing LeBlanc, and order was restored. Midway through the half, the Marauders executed a perfect corner kick. Asa Berolzheimer hit a far-post that was headed home at the far post by Seth Stadheim. Fifteen minutes later, Stadheim scored his second of the day and fifth of the year, tapping in a nice cross by Griffin Johnson, who earned his first assist of his career.
The Marauders did well on defense throughout the half with a help of Lucas Blackmore, who made his first career start in place of Ian Caldwell. Jack Hazard made his third straight start at holding center midfield, and was calm and efficient. Jack Pattison got a lot of quality time at left back, and played well both offensively and defensively.
Strohbehn got the second half started with a bang, notching his third goal of the afternoon and seventh of the season, converting a pass from Jamie Dinulos, who made a dynamic run through several defenders before unselfishly dishing to Sam. Dinulos got on the scoreboard ten minutes later, taking a great pass from Asa Berolzheimer and hitting a superb shot that hit the side netting. The goal was the seventh of the season by Dinulos, and the 12th assist of the campaign by Berolzheimer.
Tim Alibozek, seeking is elusive second goal of the season, hit a wonderful shot that was headed to the corner, only to be denied by LeBlanc, a very competent goalkeeper. Marcus Helble buzzed a shot over the crossbar from the top of the penalty area, but then got on the board with a nice assist on Hanover's final goal of the game, scored by Robbie Murdza. Helble put him through, and after his initial shot was saved by the hard-working LeBlanc, Murdza chased the rebound to the goal line and pushed it over for his third goal of the season.
Making an expected win look routine is harder that it looks, and Hanover played well all afternoon. Now a bigger challenge looms on Saturday. Defending champion Pinkerton Academy comes to town for a 10:00 a..m match. The Astros got off to a tough start, but have righted the ship with two one-sided wins in their last two games. They scored two goal late in the game to tie Bedford, and lost by a goal to both Londonderry and Central. They will be highly motivated to proved that they are starting to round into form, and are ready for tournament play. They will be hungry for a signature win.
"These are the games that we want to be playing," commented Coach Grabill. "Pinkerton is hard-working, athletic and well-coached. We will have to play our best to won, and that's the sort of challenge that we need at this time of year."
It didn't take Hanover long to get started. With less than two minutes elapsed in the game, Sam Strohbehn latched onto a ball that had deflected off of a defender, and lashed a shot off the upright and into the back of the net. Nashua North tied the contest five minutes later when a ball glanced off
a Marauder defender's hand in the box, and the Titans were rewarded with a penalty kick. North goalkeeper Brett LeBlanc converted the kick to tie the match at 1-1. It was their only shot on goal for the entire match.
The Marauders were unfazed, and went back ahead two minutes later. Tim Alibozek played a deft through ball to Strohbehn, who finished bravely in the face of an onrushing LeBlanc, and order was restored. Midway through the half, the Marauders executed a perfect corner kick. Asa Berolzheimer hit a far-post that was headed home at the far post by Seth Stadheim. Fifteen minutes later, Stadheim scored his second of the day and fifth of the year, tapping in a nice cross by Griffin Johnson, who earned his first assist of his career.
The Marauders did well on defense throughout the half with a help of Lucas Blackmore, who made his first career start in place of Ian Caldwell. Jack Hazard made his third straight start at holding center midfield, and was calm and efficient. Jack Pattison got a lot of quality time at left back, and played well both offensively and defensively.
Strohbehn got the second half started with a bang, notching his third goal of the afternoon and seventh of the season, converting a pass from Jamie Dinulos, who made a dynamic run through several defenders before unselfishly dishing to Sam. Dinulos got on the scoreboard ten minutes later, taking a great pass from Asa Berolzheimer and hitting a superb shot that hit the side netting. The goal was the seventh of the season by Dinulos, and the 12th assist of the campaign by Berolzheimer.
Tim Alibozek, seeking is elusive second goal of the season, hit a wonderful shot that was headed to the corner, only to be denied by LeBlanc, a very competent goalkeeper. Marcus Helble buzzed a shot over the crossbar from the top of the penalty area, but then got on the board with a nice assist on Hanover's final goal of the game, scored by Robbie Murdza. Helble put him through, and after his initial shot was saved by the hard-working LeBlanc, Murdza chased the rebound to the goal line and pushed it over for his third goal of the season.
Making an expected win look routine is harder that it looks, and Hanover played well all afternoon. Now a bigger challenge looms on Saturday. Defending champion Pinkerton Academy comes to town for a 10:00 a..m match. The Astros got off to a tough start, but have righted the ship with two one-sided wins in their last two games. They scored two goal late in the game to tie Bedford, and lost by a goal to both Londonderry and Central. They will be highly motivated to proved that they are starting to round into form, and are ready for tournament play. They will be hungry for a signature win.
"These are the games that we want to be playing," commented Coach Grabill. "Pinkerton is hard-working, athletic and well-coached. We will have to play our best to won, and that's the sort of challenge that we need at this time of year."
Junior Varsity Beats Nashua North; Now 7-2-2
The Junior Varsity beat Nashua North 5-0 on a sunny Wednesday, improving their record to 7-2-2. The Marauders have now won three on a row, all by shutouts. Sam Ives opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, and David Seigne made it 2-0 with his eighth of the campaign, assisted by Benny Gantrish.
Gantrish returned the favor, scoring his team-leading 9th goal to lead off the second half scoring, and Seigne had the helper. Ben Sobel scored his second goal of the year, assisted by Lincoln Adam, to make the score 4-0. Sander Macaulay finished off the scoring with his sixth goal of the season, assisted by Dimitri Somoff, who gained his first point.
Owen Brooks recorded his third straight shutout in goal. The Marauders return to action on Saturday morning, hosting Pinkerton Academy at 10:00 a.m.
Gantrish returned the favor, scoring his team-leading 9th goal to lead off the second half scoring, and Seigne had the helper. Ben Sobel scored his second goal of the year, assisted by Lincoln Adam, to make the score 4-0. Sander Macaulay finished off the scoring with his sixth goal of the season, assisted by Dimitri Somoff, who gained his first point.
Owen Brooks recorded his third straight shutout in goal. The Marauders return to action on Saturday morning, hosting Pinkerton Academy at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Reserves Rally to Tie Kimabll Union 2-2
The Reserves played one of their best matches of the season on a sparkling fall afternoon at The Pasture, scoring in the final five minutes of each half and rallying to tie Kimball Union Academy 2-2.
The visitors drew first blood early in the first half on a good shot from the right flank that gave Arturo Johnson little chance to make the save. Arturo was flawless the rest of the way, and the Marauders controlled the match and scored near the end of the first half on a beautiful free kick by Francesco Trentinaglia.
The scoring pass repeated itself in the second half. Jasper Zeng took over in goal and was beaten on a long, high cross/shot that got lost in the sun. From then on, however, Jasper secured the net for the remainder of the game. Hanover was undaunted, and continued their pressing attack, getting good play from everyone. Mal Flynn and Mason Mallett were strong on the flanks, and George Geraghty and Tenzing Rumrill were dangerous up front. With time running down in the match, Geraghty controlled a loose ball and hit a hard shot that deflected off a KUA defender and found the back of the net, tying the match at 2-2.
The Reserves return to action on Friday, hosting Mount Royal Academy at The Pasture in a 4:30 match.
The visitors drew first blood early in the first half on a good shot from the right flank that gave Arturo Johnson little chance to make the save. Arturo was flawless the rest of the way, and the Marauders controlled the match and scored near the end of the first half on a beautiful free kick by Francesco Trentinaglia.
The scoring pass repeated itself in the second half. Jasper Zeng took over in goal and was beaten on a long, high cross/shot that got lost in the sun. From then on, however, Jasper secured the net for the remainder of the game. Hanover was undaunted, and continued their pressing attack, getting good play from everyone. Mal Flynn and Mason Mallett were strong on the flanks, and George Geraghty and Tenzing Rumrill were dangerous up front. With time running down in the match, Geraghty controlled a loose ball and hit a hard shot that deflected off a KUA defender and found the back of the net, tying the match at 2-2.
The Reserves return to action on Friday, hosting Mount Royal Academy at The Pasture in a 4:30 match.
Varsity Soccer Update - Nashua North Game Location
The Varsity game against Nashua North High School on Wednesday will be played at the high school, and not at Stellos Stadium, as previously announced. Both Varsity and JV games will be at the high school, and both will take place at 4:30.
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