NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Harris-Stowe (MO) and Columbia (MO) battled to a 0-0 stalemate on October 31st in an NCAA soccer contest featuring defensive intensity from both sides. Neither team could break through despite multiple scoring opportunities throughout the 90-minute affair.
Columbia dominated possession and created the more dangerous chances, particularly in the second half. The Lions generated four corner kicks and forced Harris-Stowe goalkeeper M. Pereira da Silva into several critical saves. Columbia's attacking threats came consistently, with multiple headers and shots testing the visiting defense.
Harris-Stowe mounted occasional counterattacks but struggled to generate sustained offensive pressure. Matteo Rissato Prado led the Hornets' attacking efforts with a header save attempt in the 41st minute. The away team's defense remained organized throughout, limiting Columbia's conversion opportunities despite the home side's territorial advantage.
M. Pereira da Silva recorded multiple saves for Harris-Stowe, including stops on shots by Joshua Peterson in the 6th minute, Faraj Shee in the 65th minute, Sidiki Kromah in the 81st minute, and Cameron Watts in the 86th minute. Mason Beck made one notable save on Rissato Prado's header attempt in the 41st minute for Columbia.
Both teams made numerous substitutions to adjust their approaches. Columbia cycled through multiple attacking combinations, while Harris-Stowe introduced fresh legs to maintain defensive shape. Antonio Bilancieri received a yellow card for Harris-Stowe in the 65th minute, while Brenner Gol