Fall 2009

 

Central Maine Community College had an extraordinary 2009 soccer season. The Mustangs finished the regular season with a winning record, 6 wins and 3 losses. The team also qualified for the Conference playoffs for the second time under third year head coach Bryan Wallace.

In late July the team came together for the first time. A practice was designed to introduce the new players to returning players, the coach and CMCC.  Preseason prepared the Mustangs for what proved to be a very difficult season-opener against the defending national champions, Briarcliffe College.

After dropping the first game of the season the Mustang’s regrouped and went on a three game winning streak beating conference opponents Unity College, Eastern Maine Community College and Northern Maine Community College.

Coach Wallace was pleased saying, “CMCC had an exciting 2009 soccer season. This team had a lot of talent but above all else I was impressed with this team’s character. They fought through a lot of adversity. We played some thrilling soccer matches this season and this group was a pleasure to coach. With a 6-3 record this year and several key players returning next year I’m already looking forward to 2010. I wish all the best for my players graduating in May.”

Congratulations to Yussuf Shinio and Shane Hurdle. These players were named to the 2009 YSCC All-Conference Team.

Shane Hurdle was also recognized as a 2009 USCAA All-American.

Mustangs end regular season with win over Hesser

October 10, 2009

CMCC 10, Hesser 0

Hesser College made the trip up to play CMCC for the last regular season game even though they were shorthanded for the match. Their effort and commitment to finish their season out speaks to their character.

Lynx blank Mustangs

October 8, 2009

NHTI 1, CMCC 0

Central Maine Community College suffered their second in conference loss at home against undefeated New Hampshire Technical Institute. The game was scoreless until midway through the second half when a NHTI attacker broke in on Mustang goalkeeper Jon Ross Caron and scored the only goal of the match. NHTI applied a lot of pressure throughout the match but the Mustang defense held strong. With moments left in the game Central Maine had a great opportunity and the ball ended up in NHTI’s goal but the goal was disallowed because of a handball. Jon Ross Caron played very well compiling many important saves. Hilowle Aden played exceptionally well in the midfield for the mustangs before leaving the game with an injury. Abdikadir Ahmed worked hard providing several key passes for CMCC’s attack. The entire CM defense really stepped up. Jeff Wierzbicki, Nate Lavoie, Erik Waite and Brian Kearns held NHTI (who is undefeated and ranked number one in the Yankee Small College Conference men’s soccer standings) scoreless for 65 minutes.

Mustangs topple Seawolves in OT

October 6, 2009

CMCC – 4, SMCC 3, OT

CMCC traveled to SMCC to try and avenge their earlier loss this season. Brian Kearns provided a great through ball to Shane Hurdle to put the Mustang’s ahead 1-0. Just a few minutes later Hurdle scored again after collecting a shot from Ahmed Mohamed. That score held until half time, 2-0 Mustangs. SMCC came out aggressive in the second half. Twenty minutes into the second half SMCC got on the scoreboard, and in the next 5 minutes SM would add two more goals and claimed the lead for the first time. It would have been easy for CM to hang their head in defeat but with eight minutes left in the game Ahmed Mohamed received a ball from Yussuf Shinio and tied the game. That score held and the Mustangs found themselves in their first overtime of the season. It didn’t last long as Erik Waite took the ball deep into the Southern Maine corner and crossed the ball to a wide open Ahmed Mohamed for the win. Jon Ross Caron had seven critical saves. The entire CM CC midfield played very well.

Mustangs rout Golden Eagles

September 28, 2009

CMCC – 7, EMCC 1

The Mustang’s traveled to Bangor and faced Eastern Maine Community College for the second time this season. Central Maine jumped out to a 1-0 lead three minutes into the game after Yussuf Shinio received a pass from Abdijabar Hersi. Shortly after, Eastern Maine scored a goal of their own and the game remained tied at 1-1 for about 20 minutes. Central Maine broke the tie with a repeat of their first goal, Shinio scored from a Hersi pass. Abdijabar Hersi scored ten minutes later on an impressive individual effort. Hersi scored again with two minutes left to play in the first half after gathering a pass from Ahmed Mohamed. At the half the Mustang’s were ahead 4-1. CMCC scored quickly to open the second half when Shane Hurdle finished a pass from Osman Bashir. The game remained 5-1 for a majority of the second half. Ahmed Mohamed later scored from an Abdijabar Hersi cross and moments later Mohamed returned the favor providing Hersi with a pass and allowing Hersi to score his third goal of the match.

Seawolves shut down Mustangs

September 24, 2009

SMCC 2, CMCC 0

The Mustang’s suffered their first in conference loss of the season at home against Southern Maine Community College Thursday. Midway through the first half Hilowle Aden had a chance to put CM up 1-0 with a penalty shot but the Sea Wolves goalkeeper made an impressive save to keep the game scoreless. Southern Maine didn’t have many opportunities but they finished two of their first four shots to lead the game 2-0 at half time. The second half saw a lot of shots from both teams but neither team could find the net. Jon Ross Caron had nine saves in the loss for Central Maine. Osman Bashir and Yussuf Shinio played well in the midfield for CM while Erik Waite and Brian Kearns did well on defense.

NMCC Can't Clear Hurdle

September 19, 2009

CMCC 4, NMCC 2
Central Maine Community College had their first away game of the season Saturday night against Northern Maine Community College. The game was under the lights in Presque Isle. The Mustangs controlled the game until Northern Maine capitalized on their first good opportunity twenty minutes in, giving them a 1-0 lead. Northern Maine’s celebration was short lived as Shane Hurdle for Central Maine took on three defenders with an impressive individual effort and tied the game just three minutes later. With about four minutes before half time Hurdle received a through ball from Abdikadir Ahmed and scored on a breakaway giving the Mustangs a 2-1 lead.

The second half also included Shane Hurdle. Hurdle scored his third goal of the match thanks to a pass from Osman Bashir. With six minutes left in the game Hurdle was fouled in the penalty area allowing Hilowle Aden to score his first goal of the season with a successful penalty shot. Central Maine goalkeeper Jon Caron fouled a Northern Maine attacker in the process of playing a loose ball and Northern Maine was also awarded a penalty shot which brought the final score to 4-2 in favor of the Mustangs. Caron accumulated eleven saves in goal. Abdinoor Hassan played well in the midfield for Central Maine while Jeff Wierzbicki and Hilowle Aden were essential defensive players shutting down the Northern Maine offense.

Mustangs blank Golden Eagles

September 15, 2009

CMCC 4, EMCC 0

The third game of the season was also the third home game in a row for Central Maine. They faced Eastern Maine Community College for the first of their two meetings this season. CMCC had nothing to show for dominating the first half with the score at halftime being tied at zero. The Mustangs had better success in the second half. Six minutes into the second half Shane Hurdle capitalized when Central Maine was awarded a penalty shot after an Eastern Maine hand ball. Shortly afterward Ahmed Mohamed scored on a breakaway after receiving a through ball from Hurdle. Hurdle factored into the third Central Maine goal as well by assisting Yussuf Shinio. Ahmed Mohamed scored his second goal of the match to close out the scoring after collecting a pass from Abdikadir Ahmed. The final score was 4-0 Central Maine. Jon Ross Caron made his debut in goal for the Mustangs earning 5 saves in the shutout. Brian Kearns played well defensively while Abdiweli Said controlled the midfield.

Mustangs edge Rams

September 9, 2009

CMCC 2, Unity 1

The CMCC Men’s Soccer Team faced their first in conference opponent at home on Wednesday, 9/9/09. Unity College proved a worthy challenger. At 22:32 Abdinoor Hassan picked up a loose ball in the eighteen and fired it home to give the Mustang’s a 1-0 lead. That score would hold through to half time. The second half saw numerous chances from both teams. At 83:40 Abdijabar Hersi gathered a pass from Shane Hurdle and scored to bring the lead to 2-0. With two seconds left in the game Unity was rewarded for all their hard work when they scored off a corner kick. Final score was 2-1 in favor of CMCC. Nathan Lavoie and Erik Waite played well defensively and Devon Zamboni tallied 4 saves in the win.

CM falls to Briarcliffe

September 6, 2009

Briarcliffe 6, CMCC 1

The 2009 CMCC Men’s Soccer Team started the season off at home against Briarcliffe College from New York. Briarcliffe is the defending USCAA National Champions. Briarcliffe established themselves as the better team and led the game 3-0 before the Mustang’s got on the score board. Yussuf Shinio scored just before half time bringing the score to 3-1. Central Maine had opportunities in the second half but Briarcliffe remained stronger and added three more to bring the final score 6-1. Devon Zamboni played well in goal for CMCC compiling 16 saves.