Match #3: Cape Fear Community College (1-1) vs Wake Tech Community College (1-3)
Game Date: September 6, 2016
Time: 1:30pm (EST)
Location: CASL (7700 Perry Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27616)
Coverage: @WakeTechMSoccer @WakeTechSports
Projected Sea Devil Starting Lineup:
GK: Alex Gedrys
Backs: Cristian Calderon, Keaton Simmons, Andrew Barton, Lennon-McCartney Barrier
Midfielders: Alan Sanchez, Travis Anttila, Carlos Ochoa, Brian Leite
Forwards: Alfredo Martinez, Renzo Tenorio
WILMINGTON, NC - The Sea Devil men's soccer team returns to the pitch Tuesday afternoon in their third match of the 2016-2017 season. Cape Fear Community College will look to bounce back after their loss to Richard Bland College last Saturday, and gain their second win of the season. While their opponent, Wake Tech Community College, looks to build off the momentum from Sunday's (3-1) victory over USC Lancaster, earning the Eagles their first win of the season.
The Sea Devils come in at 1-1 in Region 10 and the Eagles come in at 1-3 in Region 10.
"Our team has really progressed quickly, but aren't even close to where we need to be", said Coach C.W. Ponton in his pre-game comments prior to kick-off in their matchup against Wake Tech Community College on Tuesday afternoon.
Kick-off for Tuesday afternoon's match between Cape Fear Community College and Wake Tech Community College is scheduled for 1:30pm (EST).
LAST TIME OUT
The Sea Devils dropped their first contest of the season in their (0-2) home opener defeat against Richard Bland College Saturday afternoon. The Statesmen were the first to get on the scoreboard following a 25th minute goal from Miguel Ramos after he received a pass from Dusan Stankovic. Richard Bland College took a (1-0) lead into halftime after holding Cape Fear to zero first half shot attempts, while the Statesmen recorded seven first half shots. In the second half, Richard Bland College got onto the scoreboard once again, this time in the 65th minute following a goal from Tulio Graciano after he received a pass from Reuben Bosompem. The Sea Devils did manage to record three shot attempts on Richard Bland's goalkeeper Justin Ennis, but none were able to find the back of the net. With the loss, the Sea Devils dropped to (1-1) on the season, and earned their first loss in Region 10 conference play.
SERIES RESULTS & RECENT HISTORY VERSUS WAKE TECH CC
Cape Fear leads all-time series (12-4-3)
September 9, 2015
Cape Fear Community College 0 Wake Tech Community College 0
October 25, 2016
Wake Tech Community College 1 Cape Fear Community College 1
EAGLES TO WATCH
Freshman F Juan Alvarado
Sophomore D Jonathon Iretha
Freshman GK James Hampton Jr.
SEA DEVILS TO WATCH
Freshman F Renzo Tenorio
- Native of Apex, North Carolina (Apex HS)
- Appeared in 1 game (1 start for the Sea Devils)
Freshman MD Owen Tooman
- 2 Game appearances as a substitution for the Sea Devils
- Native of Jacksonville, North Carolina (Jacksonville HS)
Sophomore D Cristian Calderon
- Started his career at UNC-Wesleyan before transferring to Cape Fear CC
- Native of Wallace, North Carolina (Wallace Rose-Hill HS)
SEA DEVIL PRACTICE REPORT
Andrew Barton, was a player that Coach Ponton mentioned as someone to watch following the team's week of practice.
POINTS OF EMPHASIS
Defense and Communication were Coach Ponton's points of emphasis for his Sea Devil men's soccer squad of how they can come out with a victory over Wake Tech Community College on Tuesday afternoon.
SHARE YOUR SUPPORT & FOLLOW THE TEAM
Come support the Sea Devil men's soccer program, and Sea Devil Athletics this season by attending home matches at Legion Stadium, and by posting your pictures and videos from the games by using the hashtags #CapeFearMensSoccer and #SeaDevils.
Be sure to follow the Sea Devils men's soccer team account on their various social media outlets:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capefearmenssoccer/
Instagram: @CapeFearMensSoccer - Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram for more exclusive content from the team, and by following @GoSeaDevils on Twitter for exclusive content, photos, and videos from all Sea Devil athletic teams this year.
Stay tuned to www.goseadevils.com, for the latest news, videos, articles, and information regarding the Sea Devil Women's Soccer Program, and Sea Devil Athletics.
NEXT TIME OUT
Following Tuesday's result against Wake Tech Community College College, the Sea Devils will return to the pitch on Saturday evening at Legion Stadium with a matchup versus Region 10 opponent USC Salkehatchie
Kick-off from Legion Stadium on Saturday's match is scheduled for 4:00pm (EST).
The matchup against USC Salkehatchie is part of Alumni/Parent/Fan Appreciation weekend, be sure to check out the link: Appreciation Weekend for more information.
Courtesy of Trent Brinkley
