Bel Air, Md. – Harford saw their two game win streak snapped on Friday night, falling to Essex 4-1.
 
The Knights would hold a 1-0 lead at the half and double it 15 minutes into the second half. Rezon Ahmeti tucked away a Henrique Castilho free kick to cut the deficit, but goals from Essex in the 81' and 86' minute proved to be too much to overcome for the Fighting Owls.
 
Essex moves to 5-4-1 (5-2 Md Juco) while Harford drops to 2-10 (1-4-0)
 
Scoring Summary
26' – ESSEX – Isaiah Price
60' – ESSEX – Isaiah Price
68' – HARFORD – Rezon Ahmeti (Assisted by Henrique Castilho)
81' – ESSEX – Surafel Assres
86' – ESSEX – Opare Asihene
 
Turning Point
Ahmeti's goal in the 69^th minute would be the last time Harford recorded a shot for the game, while Essex went on to score two goals from 12 shots in the final 20 minutes.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• The Knights had as many shots on goal (13) as Harford had for total shots.
• After significantly cutting back on their fouls the past two games, the Fighting Owls were whistled 24 times Friday night and given three yellow cards.
• Harford goalkeeper Mason Mulaney stopped nine shots on the night, bringing his Md Juco conference leading total to 76.

Up Next
Harford will go on the road next Saturday to face Hagerstown in a doubleheader beginning at Noon. Their next home match will be on October 5 against Catonsville.