Box Score The Mountaineers took a 2-0 setback Friday night in their 2019 home opener against St. John's. The Red Storm moves to 1-0 on the young season, while App State falls to 0-1.
St. John's was able to take the lead in the 20
th minute after Matt Forster finished a free kick from about thirty yards out, into the upper right hand corner. From there, the Johnnies were able to keep a clean slate the remainder of the half.
The first half finished with St. John's outshooting the Mountaineers five to three. Mountaineer goalkeeper
Jacob Madden made one save in the first half, while starting keeper for St. John's, Jan Hoffelner, saved a shot by
Parker Cross.
The second half saw more chances for the Mountaineers, taking five shots with one on goal from
Kelan Swales. The Apps surrendered their second goal in the 70
th minute after Josiah Crawford finished a rebound off the post.
The Red Storm finished the second half with 13 shots, four of which were on goal. Madden ended the match with five saves.
App State is back in action at home on Sunday, taking on Loyola Maryland at 7 p.m.
