Soccer Team Humbles Tufts, 9-0; Robertson, Kydes Pace Slaughter

The varsity debut of left wing Scott Robertson shared top billing with the 4-3-3 lineup as the Harvard soccer team coasted to a 9-0 opening victory over Tufts yesterday afternoon on the Crimson's new home field.

The starting team tallied three goals before the first quarter was half over, and from that point on the game took on the air of a leisurely scrimmage. Coach Bruce Munro got a thorough look at his bench, and to keep matters interesting, Harvard added three goals and three penalty kicks in the second half.

The Tufts squad arrived screaming with enthusiasm and appeared formidable in the opening two minutes when the wind helped the Jumbos keep the ball in Harvard territory.

But at 2:45, right inside Jim Saltonstall headed Andy Kydes' free kick into the upper right corner of the Tufts goal and the process of demoralization was begun.

Robertson Tallies Twice

The two sophomores on the field and Kydes combined for the second goal four minutes later. Left halfback Hilary Worthen passed neatly to Kydes at his center half post, and Kydes slipped a feed through the Tufts back to Robertson, who was positioned barely onside all afternoon. Robertson rammed the ball under the falling Tufts goalie for his first varsity goal.

His second came at 9:15 of the opening period when a perfect center by right wing Dudley Blodget left the flashy sophomore with an open shot on goal and he connected to put the game on ice.

Robertson, who has speed, beautiful moves, a good shot with either foot, and soccer savvy, is an exciting performer to watch and should minimize the loss of high scorer Charlie Njoku.

Tufts didn't provide a real test for Harvard's new formation, but Tony Marks played like he was made for the sweeper position. Kyde's shift to center half has made him the Crimson's most valuable player, and he tallied on two penalty kicks in the third quarter on top of his first period assists.

Harvard also received a pair of third-quarter scores from reserve forward Haven Pell, who lights up all over when he scents a goal in the making and with his shooting knack usually makes it.

Sophomore inside Jaime Vargas converted a penalty kick in the fourth quarter after he was the victim of one of Tufts' numerous fouls; and Lutz Hoeppner rammed home the ninth tally from point blank range after another good cross from Blodget.

Tufts was never in the game after the opening minutes, and Harvard goalies Rich Hammond and John Axten registered an easy shutout.