Phoenixville, PA – The Valley Forge Patriot men's soccer team earned their first conference victory of the season on Thursday night, defeating Keystone 1-0 in a hard-fought battle at The Patriot Field.

The deciding moment came in the 75th minute when midfielder Melvin Maldonado found the back of the net, delivering the crucial goal that propelled UVF past their conference rivals. The strike capped an intense second half where Valley Forge dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities.

Valley Forge's defense was equally impressive, holding Keystone scoreless while goalkeeper Jayce Blanton made five crucial saves to preserve the shutout. The Patriot backline limited Keystone to just five shots on goal despite the visitors' 11 fouls in the contest.

The victory improves UVF's conference record to 1-3-1 and their overall record to 3-9-2. The team will look to build on this momentum as the season continues.

Game Statistics:

• Final Score: Valley Forge 1, Keystone 0
• Shots on Goal: UVF 3, Keystone 5
• Saves: UVF 5, Keystone 2
• Attendance: 48