Georgetown University’s men’s soccer team continued its unbeaten start to the season on August 27, edging the University of Delaware Blue Hens 1‑0 in a tightly contested match.
From the opening whistle the Hoyas controlled possession, but Delaware goalkeeper Eric Widrick kept the visitors at bay with six sharp saves, including a fingertip stop on a Terrance Reynolds strike in the 11th minute.
A Defensive Masterclass
The tactical adjustments paid off when Head Coach Brian Wiese made three first‑half substitutions, reshaping the midfield and forcing Delaware to retreat deeper.
In the 49th minute Jordi Sada‑Paz tested Widrick again, only to see his effort parried, while sophomore Casey Milliken’s chest‑down lay‑off for Mitchell Baker forced another save.
The breakthrough arrived in the 52nd minute of the second half when Mateo Ponce Ocampo unleashed a powerful left‑footed strike that slipped past Widrick, delivering the game‑winning goal.
Between the goal and the final whistle Charlie DeMarco preserved the lead with a flawless clean sheet, his positioning and command of the box underscoring the team’s defensive solidity.
Coach Wiese later highlighted the contributions of veteran players Ponce Ocampo and Matthew Van Horn, whose experience proved decisive in a match where every chance was contested.
Just three days later the Hoyas traveled to face Duke University, where they posted a 3‑0 victory, extending their perfect record and reinforcing the early optimism surrounding the program.