2025 Game Summaries

Record: 4-4-2

Away vs. Ballston Spa          Win 3-1

October 20, 2025

Eagles Bounce Back in Ballston Spa

MOD9 got bac to their winning ways with a decisive 3-1 at Ballston Spa.  

Bethlehem came out of the gate aggressively with two first quarter goals from Esad Bozdemir. On the first, Marcel Sautron made an excellent run down the right flank and laid the ball back to Che Bruno, Bruno delivered a pinpoint, curling cross into the box that Bozdemir headed in to give Bethlehem the lead.

Minutes later it was Bozdemir again, megging his man in the top left corner, cutting inside off the endline, and blasting a near-post shot to make it 2-0.

Sebastian Carrascal, Jorby Consatnt, Ozan Tas and Owen Griesbach all tallied first half shots on goal.

When Tas was tripped in the box for a penalty kick 20 minutes in, Owen Griesbach calmly panted a shot to the upper left to give Bethlehem the 3-0 lead.

Bethlehem continued to generate opportunities in the second half, with Bozdemir, Consatnt, Griezbach, Carrascal, Evan Ackerman, Jackson Cooley, and Connor Barrowman all registering shots on goal. But the Ballston Spa keeper was sharp and prevented further damage.

The Scotties and Eagles traded possession throughout the game and Bethlehem keepers Jason Coup and Sawyer Montag combined to make some excellent saves. On one such save from Sawyer Montag, Ballston Spa was first to get to the rebound and put it in to reduce the lead to two. But that would conclude the day’s scoring and the game ended 3-1 Bethlehem.

The Eagles held a 58%-42% in possession and recorded 16 shots (13 on goal) to the Scotties’ 5 (5 on goal). Corner kicks were 3-2 in Bethlehem’s favor, and the Eagles committed 7 fouls to Ballston Spa’s 6. MOD 9 is now 4-4-2 heading into their Friday match with Shaker.    

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Away vs. Saratoga         Loss

October 15, 2025

Eagles Fall to Blue Streaks

MOD9 struggled to find their offense on the road, dropping a 3-0 decision to Saratoga.

The Blue Streaks came out on the front foot, opening the game by forcing three corners and two shots on goal. The second shot on goal found it’s way in, a slow dribbler to the far post after being redirected off a corner kick in the 15th minute.

Bethlehem showed signs of life toward the end of the half, maintaining possession and forcing a corner, but were unable to get any shots on net.

Saratoga once again got off to a quick start, making it 2-0 less than two minutes into the second half. Alex Villasenor got a shot on goal – the Eagles’ only shot of the game – with eight minutes remaining, but it was easily handled by the Saratoga keeper.

The Blue Streaks made it 3-0 late in the game, hitting a top shelf effort from the top of the box. The game ended 3-0.

Saratoga held a 57%-43% in possession and recorded 6 shots (6 on goal) to Bethlehem’s 1 (1 on goal). Corner kicks were 5-1 in Saratoga’s favor, and the Eagles committed 5 fouls to the Blue Streaks’ 6. MOD 9 is now 3-4-2 heading into their Monday match at Ballston Spa.   

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Away vs. Colonie          Draw 2-2

October 8, 2025

Eagles Show Fire in Comeback

MOD9 erased a 2-0 deficit on the road at Colonie to earn a 2-2 draw.

The sides were evenly matched and battled hard throughout the game. The first half saw the sides trading possession in the midfield, but struggling to generate offense. Colonie had the first chance when Bethlehem was called for a push in the box. But for the second time in as many games, the Eagles got a big save from their goalkeeper on the resulting spot kick. This time it was Jason Coup in net for Bethlehem, and he guessed correctly to make the diving stop and keep the game scoreless.

Che Bruno, Evan Doyle and Ozan Tas all recorded first half shots for the Eagles but were unable to beat the Colonie keeper. The half ended scoreless.

Colonie ratcheted up the pressure early in the second half and scored two quick goals in the 10th and 12th minutes, including a top shelf blast from 30 yards out that the Colonie player’s family will be talking about for years.

Bethlehem would not be satisfied to take the loss, however. With ten minutes remaining in the game, Jackson Cooley played Bruno in behind the defense, and Bruno made no mistake as he slotted the ball under the keeper to make the score 2-1.

Just a minute later, the visitors would get some assistance from the soccer gods.  Doyle cleared a ball out of the Bethlehem end and into the Colonie box. The Colonie defender failed to deal with it, heading the ball back over his own keeper and into the net.

The game ended 2-2. Possession was 52%-48% in Bethlehem’s favor and the Eagles recorded 4 shots (2 on goal) to Colonie’s 8 (5 on goal). Corner kicks were 4-1 in Colonie’s favor, and the Eagles committed 6 fouls to Colonie’s 7. MOD 9 is now 3-3-2 heading into their Wednesday match at Saratoga.  

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Away vs. Shenendehowa    Loss 3-0

October 8, 2025

Rematch with Shen Ends in Loss

The MOD9 Eagles traveled to Clifton Park with hopes of avenging their Monday loss, but in the end Shenendehowa proved to be too much for them as they were defeated 3-0.

Shen came out on the front foot and spent the early minutes generating chances in the Eagles’ end. Bethlehem keeper Jason Coup made two saves for Bethlehem, but on Shen’s fifth corner kick of the match they found an attacker on the far post who headed it in to take the lead.

Bethlehem played tough for the remainder of the half but were unable to get any shots on goal. The half ended 1-0.

The teams went back and forth throughout the second half, but it was once again Shen who was able to generate offense, as they were able to score on a lofted shot just one minute in and then again on a free kick in the ninth minute.

Noah Tauber recorded a shot on goal for the Eagles, as did Nick Coscio Thiel who landed a header on target following a cross from Esad Bozdemir. But for the third time in as many games, Bethlehem was shut out.

The Eagles received some late game heroics from goalkeeper Sawyer Montag. Following a handball in the box, Shen received a penalty kick and seemed destined to extend the lead to four. But Montag guessed correctly and made a diving save to his right to pluck the shot out of the air and hold onto it.

The game ended 3-0. Possession was roughly even (51%-49% in Bethlehem’s favor) and the visitors recorded 9 shots (7 on goal) to the Eagles’ 3 (1 on goal). Corner kicks were 12-3 in Shen’s favor, and the Eagles committed 6 fouls to Shen’s 8. The boys are on the road again Friday vs. Colonie.

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Home vs. Shenendehowa          Loss 1-0

October 6, 2025

Eagles Edged by Shen

The MOD9 Eagles battled hard for the full 60 minutes Monday but were edged 1-0 by a tough Shenendehowa team.

Shen opened the scoring six minutes in when a cross into the box from the right flank was redirected off the half volley.

Bethlehem had a chance to go ahead early when they were awarded a free kick at the edge of the visitors' penalty area. Evan Ackerman got a low, hard shot in net but it was stopped by the Shen keeper.

The teams traded possession throughout the game, with Shen getting the more frequent scoring chances. But Bethlehem’s team defense was solid, with Alex Viallasenor, Nick Coscio-Thiel and Walker Prusisk providing a strong, physical presence centrally and outside backs Elliot Bergen, Evan Doyle, Noah Tauber and Esad Bozdemir denying the Shen attackers. Eagles keeper Jason Coup made some great reaction saves when called upon, and came out bravely late in the game to stop a one-on-one.

In the end, the early Shen goal was the only one they would need as the game ended 1-0. Possession 55%-45% in Bethlehem’s favor and the visitors recorded 13 shots (7 on goal) to the Eagles’ 2 (1 on goal). Corner kicks were 4-0 in Shen’s favor, and the Eagles committed 0 fouls to Shen’s 7. The teams play the second leg of their home and away series Wednesday in Clifton Park.

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Home vs. Niskayuna                                          Loss 1-0

September 19, 2025

Eagles See Winstreak Ended by Nisky

Eagles MOD9 lost their first match of 2025, 1-0 to a tough Niskayuna team. 

It was 60 minutes of end-to-end action Monday as both teams battled to control possession in the midfield. The Eagles were able to generate some offense, with Nick Coscio-Thiel and Esad Bozdemir registering first half shots on goal. Meanwhile a stingy Bethlehem defense didn't allow a single Silver Warriors shot in the same timeframe. 

Although the keepers received few shots on goal, both were called upon to cut off crosses into the box, and both were alert coming off their lines intercept through balls to prevent scoring chances. 

The game seemed destined to end in a scoreless tie when Niskayuna struck in the final minutes, sending in a cross from the right flank that was redirected into the lower left corner.

It was a tough loss for the Eagles, who held a 54%-46% advantage in possession and recorded 4 shots (2 on goal) to the Silver Warriors' 5 (2 on goal). Corner kicks were 5-1 in Bethlehem’s favor, and the Eagles committed 3 fouls to Niskayuna's 6. 

Home vs. Columbia                                          Draw 1-1

September 19, 2025

Eagles Draw with Columbia

Eagles MOD9 dominated a match with Columbia but had to be content with a draw, tying Columbia 1-1 Friday. 

The Eagles came out on the front foot and generated several scoring opportunities in the opening quarters, with Jackson Cooley and Marcel Sautron forcing saves from the visiting keeper. Columbia was able to generate some offense as well, but Bethlehem defenders Elliot Bergen. Evan Doyle, Walker Prusik, Nick Coscio-Thiel, Noah Tauber and Esad Bozdemir prevented the visitors from registering any shots on goal from open play.

The Blue Devils did receive an opportunity on goal 23 minutes in, when they were awarded a dubious penalty on the edge of the Bethlehem penalty area. It was the only shot on goal the visitors registered on the day, and it was slotted neatly to make it 1-0 Columbia heading into halftime. 

Bethlehem ratcheted up the pressure in the second half. Alex Villasenor and Sebastian Carrascal registered shots on goal, while Tauber, Jorby Consatnt, Blair McCarthy and Esad Bozdemir saw their efforts go high or wide. 

Ultimately the Eagles needed help from the opposition to draw level, when a corner kick from Doyle curled into the box and was deflected into the net by a Columbia defender from an own goal. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. 

The Eagles held a 65%-35% advantage in possession and recorded 17 shots (5 on goal) to the Blue Devils' 3 (1 on goal). Corner kicks were 7-3 in Bethlehem’s favor, and the Eagles committed 2 fouls to Columbia's 1. Bethlehem MOD9 remains undefeated heading into Monday's matchup with Niskayuna. 

Home vs. Guilderland                                          Win 1-0

September 19, 2025

Eagles Stay Perfect in Clash with Dutchmen

It was another close contest and another hard-fought victory for Bethlehem MOD9, who defeated crosstown rivals Guilderland Friday by the score of 1-0.

Coach Frese's Bethlehem squad looked poised and confident in their third game of the 2025 campaign as they battled their perrenial rivals on a warm, sunny late summer afternoon. The Eagles had the run of play for the majority of the game, with the midfield players and forwards linking up nicely to create scoring chances, including a shot by Alex Villasenor that was stopped by the Dutchmen keeper. Bethlehem's defense also shined, with center backs Nick Coscio-Thiel and Walker Prusik providing a steady, physical presence. 

The sides seemed likely to head into halftime level when Bethlehem were awarded a free kick just outside the Guilderland penalty area with one minute remaining. Owen Griesbach stepped up to take the set piece and launched a blast inside the post to the Dutchmen keeper's right to give the Eagles the 1-0 lead. 

The game would become increasingly physical in the second half, with both sides trading hard tackles and fouls. Bethlehem continued to knock at the door but were continually frustrated, as efforts by Ozan Tas and Griesbach went high and wide. Keeper Jason Coup and the Eagles team defense continued to stifle the Dutchmen and the game ended 1-0.

The Eagles held a 58%-42% advantage in possession and recorded 6 shots (2 on goal) to the Dutchmen's 3 (2 on goal). Corner kicks were 3-1 in Bethlehem’s favor, and the Eagles committed 7 fouls to Guilderland's 14. The win is the third for the Eagles, who head into next Friday's clash with Columbia undefeated and having allowed no goals. 

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Home vs. Albany High                                           Win 1-0

September 17, 2025

Late Goal Gives Eagles the Win in Home Opener

Bethlehem Boys MOD9 Soccer battled a feisty Albany High team for the full 60 minutes Friday, getting a dramatic late goal to win 1-0 in their home opener. 

Both teams came out on the front foot, exchanging early chances. Evan Ackerman, Jorby Consatnt, Alex Villasenor, and Jackson Cooley all tallied efforts on frame for the Eagles in the opening half, while keeper Jason Coup was called on to make two saves in the Bethlehem net. 

The Eagles demonstrated notable improvements in organization and composure in their second game, and increasingly controlled possession as the game wore on. The Falcons' efforts to mount offense were repeatedly stifled by the Bethlehem backline.

The game seemed destined to end in a draw when Eagles defender Evan Doyle provided some late theatrics. With five minutes remaining, Doyle won the ball just outside the Albany penalty area, took a touch, and launched a screaming shot tthat found the upper right corner to stun the Albany crowd and give the jubilant Bethlehem squad a 1-0 lead. 

That lead was nearly doubled when Albany was called for a handball in the box late in the contest. But the stingy Falcons keeper made a great save on Cooley's spot kick and the game ended 1-0.

Coup earned the clean sheet for Bethlehem, their second of the season. The Eagles held a 60%-40% advantage in possession and recorded 10 shots (8 on goal) to the Falcons' 2 (2 on goal). Corner kicks were 7-3 in Bethlehem’s favor, and the Eagles committed 1 fouls to Schenectady's 6. 

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Away vs. Schenectady                                                   Win 3-0

September 12, 2025

MOD9 Eagles Open with Road Win

Bethlehem Boys MOD9 Soccer opened their 2025 campaign with a tough road win vs. Schenectady. 

Bethlehem applied pressure throughout the opening minutes, and quickly earned a penalty kick when Eagles forward Owen Griesbach was hauled down in the box. Griesbach took the resulting spot kick and made no mistake, beating the Patriots keeper to make it 1-0. 

Jackson Cooley opened his account for the Eagles shortly after with a blistering bar-down strike from the top of the box that found the Schenectady net to make it 2-0. 

Much of the game that followed was dominated by back and forth play as the teams worked to establish their rhythms in this early season contest. Bethlehem controlled the majority of posession and mounted several attacks, resulting in shots from Che Bruno, Marcel Sautron, Sebastian Carracscal and Evan Doyle. But the tough Schenectady squad and their talented keeper were able to foil the attacks, including Bruno's effort that was cleared off the line by a defender. 

The Eagles finally broke the resolve of the hosts, when Connor Barrowman broke through for a breakaway on goal. The keeper came charging out to make the initial save, but was left too far out when Ozan Tas lofted the rebound in from well outside the box to add another goal for the visitors. 3-0 would be the final. 

Jason Coup and Sawyer Montag combined to in goal for the Bethlehem clean sheet. The Eagles held a 54%-46% advantage in possession and recorded 9 shots (6 on goal) to the Patriots' 2 (2 on goal). Corner kicks were 4-0 in Bethlehem’s favor, and the Eagles committed 3 fouls to Schenectady's 4. 

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