Hirsch's goal came off a cross in to the box from Dan Flynn. Sam Dils tried to head it on goal but it redirected off a Hampshire back right to the feet of Eric Hirsch. Hirsch volleyed the ball low to the left part of the net. This happened in the 11th minute and the defense stood tall to make the goal stand up.
"We really bounced back well after Tuesday's tie [against Pittsfield]. We moved Eric into the midfield to give him more defensive responsibility and it worked well offensively that he was again in the right place at the right time."
"Our back four really played well today [David Majetich, Jake Foehl, Ian Brink, Taylor Carlough]. They had a lot of pressure on them but handled the Hampshire attack again and again. Limiting Hampshire to only three shots really tells the story about how well the backs played."
"Hampshire is a classy team. They play the right way and are coached very well. We're very happy to have gotten past them today."
Next up is Lenox at home on Tuesday at 4:00 PM.