CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton men's soccer team drew a hard-fought 0-0 tie against Westfield State Monday night.
The Basics:
- Final Score: 0-0 Draw
- Location: Castleton, Vt. – Dave Wolk Stadium
- Records: 5-8-1 Castleton | 6-3-4 Westfield
How it Happened:
- Castleton's back line came in clutch throughout the first half, with Wyatt Robbie blocking a critical fast break in the 27th minute, not allowing the Owls to make a move toward the goal.
- In the 31st minute, the Spartans blocked another opportunity for the Owls, keeping the score even at zero heading into the second half.
- Jacques Alfani registered the first shot for Castleton in the 47th minute, but it was blocked by the Owls' defensive line.
- Xander Berthiaume came up clutch with four big saves following Alfani's shot to keep play even.
- In the 64th minute, Robbie came up strong again, making a clean slide tackle to force a corner kick opportunity for Westfield.
- In the 78th minute, Sean Butler took a free kick opportunity just outside of the box, but was stopped by the Owls keeper.
- Berthiaume made two more vital saves before the final whistle, preserving the 0-0 result for Castleton and holding Westfield State scoreless.
By the Numbers:
- Berthiaume notched a season-high 10 saves through all 90 minutes.
- Alfani registered two shots while Butler registered one for the Spartans.
What's Next
The team makes a trip up to Southern Maine for a Little East Conference contest on Saturday, October 18, with kick off set for 1 p.m.
