Owls Score Back-to-Back to Beat CCBC Catonsville, Advance to Region Semi-Finals

Prince George's Community College men's soccer overcame an early 1-0 deficit against CCBC Catonsville in the Region 20 DII Championship quarterfinals on Tuesday, October 24^th, scoring two second half goals to send the team to the region semi-finals next week.

The Cardinals struck early, scoring in just the 3^rd minute to take control. Catonsville's lone goal on the day was the first allowed by the Owls defense and goalkeeper Jairo Caceres since September 19^th, breaking a five-game shutout streak for Prince George's. The Owls managed to put three shots on frame in the first half but were unable to connect as the squad entered halftime trailing 1-0.

A sense of urgency could be felt from the Owls in the second half with their season on the line when Perez Hengoue lofted a deep free kick over the Cardinals keeper to even the score in the 64^th minute. On the ensuing kickoff, the Owls Osenose Ibhagui immediately stole the ball from Catonsville and passed to teammate Jerson Chirino who took a chance at a deep shot. Chirino's attempt ricocheted off a Cardinals defender and found the back of the net just 20 seconds after their first goal to suddenly take a 2-1 lead.

Catonsville turned up the pressure with time ticking away, creating multiple corner kick opportunities. The Cardinals came closest to tying things up in the 80^th when a shot clanged off the left post and fell into the box before the Owls managed to clear the ball and any possibility of a second chance goal. Prince George's held strong the final ten minutes to keep their season alive and advance to the semi-finals.

The #2 seeded Owls will face #3 Frederick Community College on Wednesday, October 30^th at 6 PM in the Region 20 semi-finals hosted by Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, MD. Frederick defeated WVU Potomac State College in their quarterfinal game earlier in the day with an equal 2-1 victory. There is a $5 admission fee to Wednesday's game. Live stats and a live stream will also be provided, courtesy of Anne Arundel Community College Athletics.