MSOC
Tommy Bennett
0
American AMR (5-4-4, 3-2-1)
0
James Madison JMU (10-3-1, 4-1-0)
American AMR
(5-4-4, 3-2-1)
0
Final
0
James Madison JMU
(10-3-1, 4-1-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 OT 2 F
American AMR 0 0 0 0 0
James Madison JMU 0 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Earns Hard-Fought Draw at No. 23 James Madison

HARRISONBURG, Va. -- The American University men's soccer team had several quality scoring chances on Tuesday night against No. 23 James Madison but could not find the back of the net, earning a 0-0 tie. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Robbie Matei had AU's first shot on goal just three minutes into the contest.
  • James Madison controlled possession the rest of the first half, holding a 6-2 advantage in shots taken in the period. 
  • Although the Dukes took more shots, the Eagles made a couple of dangerous runs in the second half. 
  • In the 54th minute, David Coly beat the keeper one-on-one but missed his shot just left. 
  • Dilane Zouantcha had a great look at the go-ahead goal in the 72nd minute thanks to a beautiful pass from Jack Green, but his shot sailed high. 
  • In the first overtime period, American controlled possession deep in JMU's half for most of the period, but was unable to generate a shot attempt. 
  • In the final overtime period, American held a 4-3 advantage in shots taken and 2-1 advantage in corner kicks, but could not find a golden goal for the second game in a row. 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • 21 different Eagles saw action tonight, including the first minutes of the season for Nicholas Shirley
  • Lorenzo Gordon and and Dominic Dominguez combined for AU's third clean sheet of the season.
  • Matei and Zemi Rodriguez led AU with two shots apiece.  
  • The Eagles remain unbeaten in overtime this season, holding a 2-0-4 mark so far. Four of AU's last five matches have required extra time. 
UP NEXT
  • Patriot League play resumes for AU on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7 pm at Lafayette.
  • The Eagles will return to Reeves Field on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 1 pm to host Colgate on Senior Day.
  • Tickets to this game and all remaining AU Men's Soccer home games are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here.
KEEP UP WITH US
  • For the latest on American University Men's Soccer, stay tuned to AUEagles.com and follow the team on Twitter (@AU_MSoccer), Facebook (/AU.MSoccer) and Instagram (@au.msoccer).

 
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