Hanover played a complete game on Tuesday, beating a solid (and undefeated) Keene team 4-0 to improve their record to 4-1. A solid team defense spearheaded by Captain Kyle Doucette and goalkeeper Joey Perras earned the first clean sheet of the season for the Marauders. Captain Charlie Adams had a hand in all four goals, setting up Blake Palmer for the game winner and then scoring his second straight hat trick in the second half.
It didn't take Hanover long to get started, despite their patient buildup which allowed them to possess the ball for long stretches. Four minutes into the match, Adams controlled the ball inside midfield and penetrated to the right side before slipping the ball to Palmer on the flank. Blake closed and hit a hard shot which was saved by standout Keene keeper Charlie Zwierzchowski. He pounced on the rebound and rammed it home for his second goal of the campaign.
Hanover continued to probe the hard-working Keene defense, and look for the second goal. Palmer and Amane Matsuoka were dangerous on the flanks, and rookie center back Evan Nichols got forward on a corner and hit his first shot of the season over the bar. Might not be his last. Adams got loose at the top of the box and left a calling card, hitting a screamer over the bar. Latham Allison had a look from the same spot that was blocked. Keene was able to penetrate to the top of the Hanover defensive third, but all of their shots were long range and easily handled by Perras.
As has been their custom, the Marauders emerged from the halftime huddle and went right to work, doubling the score 4:30 after the interval. Adams sprinted to midfield and hit a long, accurate pass to Matsuoka on the left side. Amane closed into the box, held the ball into the right moment, and slid the ball into Adams' path for an effortless finish.
Ten minutes later, an innocuous call at the top of the Keene box gave Adams a chance to tee up a free kick and drive it upper left corner where the cobwebs collect for a 3-0 Marauder lead. By now, waves of subs were able to gobble up some precious minutes. Jackson Lake was camped on the sidelines ready to relieve Adams (3-0 lead, two goals, no need to run it up) with 11 minutes to play when an amazingly good buildup got the ball to Henry Aspinwall, who squared to to Adams for his second hattie in two games.
Next up for the Marauders is a Homecoming home game on Saturday at Noon on the turf. And if you're still reading, please actually bring food for the Haven. Yes, you. Did we mention that the Freshmen should wear Maroon for their home game Wednesday against Cardigan.
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