“We started playing faster and chasing and the last 15 minutes, we opened up our back line,” Becker said.
The Bulldogs took advantage of its opponent’s attack-minded strategy , netting two late goals off of a pass to the front of the box and a free kick, respectively.
The importance of the game was felt by everyone present in Reese Stadium.
“This game was a big matchup, really the team that was going to take the game tonight was going to take control of the Ivy race,” Hamblin said.
Harvard continues to look ahead to the future, hoping to fine-tune its game where needed while capitalizing on its strengths.
“It was difficult for us to consistently keep the tempo that we wanted to keep,” Coach Hamblin said.
The tempo was a key of the game Saturday night, but the fast pace and high shot total did not result in the necessary chances to put the Crimson on the scoreboard.
That is not to say that the many offensive opportunities were not a bright spot for Harvard.
“Unfortunately we weren’t able to take the game, but I’m really proud of the effort and the way that we played,” Hamblin said.
Ultimately, the attack the Crimson put forth were not enough for it to top its rival.