Bowdoin 3 - 2 Colby

Bowdoin win a disturbingly close match against maine rivals Colby in the opening game of the Nescac season. I say disturbingly close as last year's matchup ended 5-1 to Bowdoin and historically Bowdoin win this game.

Bowdoin went down 0-1 and 1-2 only to come back and win in a game where the overall play probably didn't justify the score.

Bowdoin had much more of the ball and had possession in the Colby half for solid chunks of the match.  Colby seemed comfortable without the ball looking to press at key moments. When in possession (especially from goal kicks), Colby seemed dead set on building out, often to a fault. Bowdoin didn't capitalize on these chances. Colby's 2 goals came off their only 2 real chances during the match. A long ball that lead to a 1 v 1 and a 26 yard free kick. Both very well taken opportunities but highly preventable from a Bowdoin perspective. Bowdoin winner came from a deep cross to back post headed in by CB.

Predictions:
Midd 3- 1 Hamilton
Hamilton will score but Midd always win this

Tufts 1 - 1 Williams
Tufts should win but Williams are difficult

Amherst 1 - 1 conn
Feel like this game often ends in a tie.

Trinity 1 - 2 bates
Bates will be upset about losing this last year.