FROSTBURG, Md. — Frostburg St. earned a crucial 2-0 victory over visiting Wheeling on Wednesday, breaking a two-game losing streak with a dominant defensive performance. Mason Salvadge and Danny Medina scored in the first half to lift the Bearkits (6-8-2) to their first win in three matches, while Wheeling (1-13-1) extended its winless drought to 10 consecutive games.
Salvadge opened the scoring in the 19th minute, capitalizing on early pressure from the home side. Medina doubled the advantage late in the first half at the 43-minute mark, giving Frostburg St. a commanding position heading into intermission. The two goals proved sufficient on a day when both teams struggled to generate consistent offensive rhythm.
Wheeling created occasional chances throughout the contest, with Elie Simon and Baptiste Hervaud testing Frostburg St. goalkeeper Jan Foret on multiple occasions. The Cardinals managed five shots on goal but couldn't overcome the early deficit. Frostburg St. goalkeeper Jan Foret recorded five saves to preserve the shutout, while Wheeling's Diego Marquez made three saves in a losing effort.
The defensive battle intensified after halftime, with both squads combining for six yellow cards. Frostburg St. received four cautions while Wheeling drew two, reflecting the physical nature of the second-half play. Neither team could add to the scoreline despite several opportunities, including a late free-kick attempt by Otto Amesty that sailed high for Wheeling.
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