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Booters Burned by the 'Wick

Harvard Falls, 3-1; D'Onofrio Tallies Lone Goal

ONEONTA, N.Y.--No offensive pressure.

No midfield control.

No cohesion on defense.

No attack.

No excuses.

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The Hartwick men's soccer team rolled over Harvard, 3-1, in front of 3500 fans at Elmore Field here Saturday.

Unlike in other games Harvard failed to win in the last two seasons, this time the Crimson (3-2-1 overall, 1-0 Ivy League) didn't outplay its opponents. It wasn't a question of luck or near-misses or fluke goals. The Warriors (5-5 overall) were the better team on the field.

"This is the first game we deserved to lose," junior forward Nick D'Onofrio said.

In the last two weeks, Harvard's record is 1-2-1. The Crimson has gone from being a team touted as number one in the Soccer America pre-season rankings to a team not receiving votes in any polls.

What's happening?

Problems finishing chances up front.

Problems maintaining possession.

Problems being consistent on defense.

Problems with injured and less-than-fit players.

And while all of Harvard's line-up didn't show up to meet the 'Wick--three starters stayed home with injuries or illness--all its problems did.

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