Game Reports

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Niskayuna lost to host Ballston Spa 0-2 today in the league opener for both teams. Both teams played hard and had good chances in the second half, with defenders clearing balls off the line and keepers making some key saves. Sal Galarza was the first to put Ballston on the board. Nisky didn't give up, and had multiple chances in the box, but Ballston's defense countered with many great clearances. Ballston Spa clinched the win when, in the last two minutes, the Nisky keeper came out, allowing Colin Maruscsak to slide by and score, putting the Scotties up 2-0 for the game.

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Niskayuna defeated Mohonasen at home today, 4-0. David Moraga got the scoring started at the midpoint of the first half, taking a through ball from Keenan Duggal and cutting back to find the angel to get the first tally. Mohonasen forced Jimmy Joyce into two difficult saves later in the half, but the halftime score was 1-0. Ryan Stewart scored 5 minutes into the second period off an assist from Duggal, and 5 minutes after that, Stewart scored his second goal off Duggal’s third assist. With 11 minutes to go, Martino An finished the scoring, battling for a loose ball in the box before poking it home. Strong Performances today came from Niskayuna's Andrew Day, Ben Wagoner, Chris Ogden, and Keenan Duggal, and from Mohonasen's Connor Weatherwax and Sam Ingersoll.

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In the first half, Nisky scored after a collision with the Columbia keeper, Keenan Duggal finishing from a Zach Ogden flicked header. The score remained close until the very early moments of the second half, when Zach Ogden calmly finished off a pass across goal from Dylan Sheely. Six minutes later Chris Ogden dribbled through midfield and scored with a shot to the far post. But Columbia wasn’t giving up. Columbia turned up the pressure, Braden Howe converted two PK's to make it 3-2. Nisky's Ben Wagoner scored late off a free kick to make it a 4-2 final in Niskayuna's win. Strong Performances turned in this match for Niskayuna – Ben Wagoner, Andrew Day, Alex Chan, and Ryan Stewart, and for Columbia - Nick Nadareski and Braden Howe.

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Niskayuna defeated Colonie today, 3-0. Niskayuna possessed well throughout the first half, but missed two clear chances to score, and had to wait until 8 minutes into the second half to get the first goal. Chris Ogden picked up the ball in midfield and dribbled into shooting range, notching the first tally with a shot to the far post. Six minutes later, Ryan Stewart took a square pass from Alex Koudal and fired in the second goal. Nine minutes from the final whistle, Keenan Duggal took a pass from Zach Ogden and shot, but Jarrod Coletta made yet another save. Duggal was first to the rebound, though, and managed to poke in the game’s final score. Outstanding soccer games were turned in by Niskayuna's Ben Wagoner, Chris Ogden, Andrew Day, and Alex Chan, and by Colonie's Jarrod Coletta and Joe Leach.

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Niskayuna earned an away win against a strong Albany team today, 4-2, with Ryan Stewart recording all four goals for Nisky. The Falcons jumped out to a lead in the first minute when Joey Peltier scored off a cross from the right side with some hard working wing play from Kyle Pearlman. Thirteen minutes later, though, Stewart took an over-the-top ball from Alex Chan and evened the scoring. At the midpoint of the half, Stewart pounced on the rebound off the crossbar from Ben Wagoner’s free kick, giving the Silver Warriors the lead. But with about 12 minutes to go in the half, Albany tied the game on a beautiful shot from range by Tealo Sekhobo, which rebounded to Peltier and he converted for his second of the match. In the second half the battle continued. Ryan Stewart scored a third goal 10 minutes in off a through ball from Alex Koudal, and Albany pressed hard for an equalizer. Then with 5 minutes left in the contest, and Albany pressing forward to equalize, a counter found Stewart scoring his 4th of the game when Dylan Sheely flashed the ball across the box for Stewart to fire home. Both teams gave maximum effort in a most entertaining back and forth contest.

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Niskayuna beat Troy at home today, 5-1. Ryan Stewart started the scoring 8 minutes into the game, assisted by Alex Koudal. Thirty minutes later, Koudal notched the second off a measured through ball from Chris Ogden. In the second half, Dylan Sheely made it 3-0, volleying in a cross from Stewart. Stewart got his second of the day about midway through the second half, this time off a diagonal ball from Ben Wagoner. Troy pulled one back 5 minutes later when captain Jack Ellis pounced on a rebound in the box. And with 7 minutes left in the game, Keenan Duggal scored the final goal of the game, assisted by Ben Wagoner. Outstanding game performers included: Ben Wagoner, Ryan Stewart, Dylan Sheely, Alex Koudal (all of Nisky) and Jack Ellis and Lucas Wendling of Troy.

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Soccer can be a cruel and unforgiving game at times. Niskayuna had one shot on goal for the match, a penalty kick with 35 seconds left to play and Ben Wagoner's shot was the game winner. For the match, Guilderland outshot Nisky, 11-1, and owned a 6-0 advantage in corners. Credit the back four of the Silver Warriors, Alex Chan, Andrew Day, Brian Caffrey, and KJ Cox who were under constant pressure all match and held together. Tyler Landry and Eddie Yu both played very well for the Dutchmen. Guilderland played the final 18 minutes of the match down a man due to a second yellow card to a player.

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Niskayuna beat host Averill Park today, 1-0, in the first overtime period. Ryan Stewart scored the game winner 4 minutes into overtime, taking Thomas Morra’s pass and entering the box to shoot across goal to the far post. Averill Park played a strong game, putting plenty of pressure on Niskayuna, but Jimmy Joyce claimed several key balls in his area, both in the air and on the ground, and was well aided by Alex Chan, Andrew Day and Brian Caffrey on defense. Ben Wagoner again played well for Niskayuna. Joyce made 4 saves, and Henry Ghent had 6 for Averill Park. Cameron Roberts and Andrew Balogh played well for the hosts.

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Visiting Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake defeated Niskayuna today, 2-0. The Silver Warriors dominated possession for the first 51 minutes, but Glen Ramos took advantage of a misplayed ball to score for the Spartans. Ten minutes later Kason Snyder took a long ball and went 1-v-1 against Niskayuna keeper Jimmy Joyce. Joyce stopped the first shot, but Kason put in the rebound at a tight angle to seal the victory. After Nisky held the possession edge and didn't score, the play evened out and BHBL created their share of opportunities. Shots and corners favored Niskayuna, 10-6 and 3-2. Keeper Alex Giglotti played well for BHBL, as did Robert Forlano and Marco LaTorre. Jimmy Joyce, Ben Wagoner, KJ Cox and Alex Koudal stood out for Niskayuna.

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Two of the top teams in the Suburban Council met today in Niskayuna for a very well-played game. Both Bethlehem and Nisky traded scoring chances in the scoreless first half, with Silver Warriors goalkeeper Jimmy Joyce stopping a couple of point blank challenges early, and the Eagles’ Ryan Henning fending off some Nisky shots later in the half. Just 15 seconds into the second half, Bethlehem’s Mike Considine found striker Kevin Piccolino over the top on a long pass, and Piccolino beat a defender and the goalkeeper for the lead. The Eagles scored again in the 67th minute. Derin Gumustop got off a hard shot that Joyce saved, but Nate Weinstock arrived just in time to put in the rebound for the 2-0 lead. The final goal came in the 78th minute when Killian Ryan sent a free kick up the middle to a running Gumustop, whose shot found the back of the net. Henning had 5 saves for the Eagles, and Joyce had 8 saves for the Silver Warriors. Strong Performances from Niskayuna: Jimmy Joyce, Ben Wagoner, Brian Caffrey, Chris Ogden, and from Bethlehem: Greg Hyde, Andy Kessler, Kevin Piccolino.

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Niskayuna lost to host CBA today, 3-1. CBA’s aggressive first-half play led to a 3-0 halftime score, with all three goals coming from Luiz Clemente. A deflected clearance fell to his feet halfway through the period, and he started off the scoring. Fourteen minutes later his free kick was deflected and wrong-footed Niskayuna keeper Jimmy Joyce. Two minutes before the end of the half, CBA earned a penalty kick, which Clemente converted. Niskayuna played a much stronger second half, but the hosts had the cushion they needed. Alex Chan scored a penalty kick for Niskayuna 5 minutes from time, but it was too little, too late for the visitors. Niskayuna'd Chris Ogden, Brian Caffrey, Ben Wagoner, and Colby Carach and CBA's Luiz Clemente and John McCane played solid matches.

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Niskayuna defeated visiting Schenectady tonight, 5-0. The Silver Warriors controlled much of the game, but the Patriots were dangerous in both halves, looking to spring both Yusif Okine and Patrick Palmer on counter attacks. The hosts scored 12 minutes in, when Alex Koudal notched a fine one-touch tally off David Moraga’s corner kick. Five minutes later, Moraga scored himself when Keenan Duggal reached a loose ball first and poked it across goal for Moraga’s scoring touch. About halfway into the second period, Dylan Sheely crossed and Ryan Stewart scored his 11th goal of the season. Sheely converted a PK a few minutes later, and Koudal got his second goal of the game a few minutes from time with an assist from Thomas Morra. Despite the score, this was a tough game played between well-matched teams.

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'Toga lost a close one to Niskayuna on their Senior night...The Blue Streaks jumped out to an early lead, connecting well, and pressuring Nisky. Nick Rosebrook registered his first goal of the season, with a clean up effort in front of the net around the 12th minute. Chris Ogden tied the score with 12 minutes left in the half, one-timing a ball that bounced out of the box after a Dylan Sheely cross. Both teams threatened repeatedly throughout the rest of the game. But both defenses were tough, keepers on both sides made saves, and the Blue Streaks hit the frame three times, and Niskayuna once. Finally, though, with 2 minutes left in the second overtime, in a scramble in the Saratoga box, the Silver Warriors’ David Moraga was first to the ball, and nicked the winning goal. Players on both teams can be proud of their performances, as this was a game of quality and determination.

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Niskayuna lost at Shenendehowa tonight, 2-1, in a hard-fought battle between well-matched teams. Trevor Chung scored for the hosts 2 minutes into the game, collecting the ball in midfield, dribbling forward and shooting back across goal. The intensity of the game was evident in every play, as both teams pressed the other, defended scrappily and forced errors. Ryan Stewart blasted a shot off the post about halfway through the first period, and Chris Ogden was first to the rebound, directing a perfect one-touch shot into the side netting for the tying score. Ten minutes before the halftime whistle, David Benson headed a Chung free kick off the post and in for the winning tally. The rest of the game was just as fiercely contested, but though Niskayuna had a golden opportunity to tie the game with a minute to go, the shot was straight at Plainsman keeper Greg Monroe. Shots were even at 6, and Shenendehowa had a 4-2 advantage in corners. Niskayuna was led by the play of Ben Wagoner, Chris Ogden, David Moraga, and Ryan Stewart while Shen had Trevor Chung, Ky-Air Hamilton, and David Benson with key contributions.

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Niskayuna lost at home to Shaker today, 2-1, in the final minute of the first overtime period. Ryan Stewart started off the scoring 8 minutes into the second half, getting his 13th goal of the season by knocking home the rebound from a Ben Wagoner shot. Nine minutes later, Jack Murray evened the score, picking up a failed pass, moving right and shooting left across goal. Despite having 20 free kicks, a 2-1 edge in shots, and a 3-1 edge in corners, the Silver Warriors couldn’t get the winning score. Murray converted a penalty kick at the end of the first OT to give Shaker the win.

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Niskayuna defeated visiting Columbia today, 3-2, in a game that was as wild and exciting as the weather. The Blue Devils jumped into the lead on a successful PK in the first minute, and added to their lead later in the half after Niskayuna keeper Jimmy Joyce made two saves off of a Columbia free kick, only to see Brian Davis poke home the third effort. Despite much pressure, the Silver Warriors went to the break trailing, 2-0. In the second half, though, the hosts’ pressure – a 16 to 10 edge in shots and 6 to 3 edge in corners – brought results. At 14 minutes into the second period, Ryan Stewart took a through ball from Chris Ogden, touched it past out-coming keeper Nicholas Nadareski and put in Niskayuna’s first goal. A few minutes later, David Moraga found Alex Koudal with space in the middle, and Koudal took the ball across the field to shoot from 25 yards out and tie the score off the bottom of the crossbar. With just 5 minutes to go in the contest, Ogden headed the ball to Stewart, who headed over the keeper and finished into the open net. Center mid Ben Wagoner again played well for Niskayuna, along with Stewart (who now has 15 goals), Ogden, and Koudal, as well as center backs Brian Caffrey and Alex Chan. Braden Howe, Jesse Nelson and Nadareski played well for Columbia.

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Guilderland defeated visiting Niskayuna today, 3-0, in a hard-fought game in which the Dutchmen took advantage of several defensive lapses. After 32 scoreless minutes, Tyler Landry converted a penalty kick to put Guilderland ahead. Just two minutes before halftime, Antonio Lia found the ball in the box during a scramble after a free kick, and scored the second goal. Thirteen minutes into the second half, Guilderland scored again off a free kick, as Lia was allowed a free header and put it into the corner of the goal. Adam Couture finished with two assists for Guilderland. Niskayuna keeper Jimmy Joyce played brilliantly, making 8 saves and a number of other key plays. Alex Chan played well for Niskayuna’s defense, and Ben Wagoner played well at center midfield. Guilderland played well all over the field, putting much pressure on Niskayuna while limiting the Silver Warriors to one off-target shot.