MSOC
2
Winner American AMERIC~1 (2-1, 2-1 PL)
1
Loyola Maryland LOYOLA (0-1, 0-1 PL)
Winner
American AMERIC~1
(2-1, 2-1 PL)
2
Final
1
Loyola Maryland LOYOLA
(0-1, 0-1 PL)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
American AMERIC~1 0 1 1 2
Loyola Maryland LOYOLA 1 0 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Two Late Goals from Hellmann Push Men’s Soccer Past Loyola in OT

BALTIMORE – For almost 89 minutes against Loyola Maryland on Saturday night, American University men's soccer couldn't muster up a whole lot of offense. Enter Kyle Hellmann, the senior who was shot out of a cannon to score the equalizer in the 89th minute before cleaning up an open net for the game-winner in overtime to push American past Loyola, 2-1.  

QUICK NOTABLES
  • It's the first two-goal game in Hellmann's career. His last goal came against Lafayette on Oct. 19, 2019.
  • American moves to 2-1 with the win and owns sole possession of first place in the Patriot League South division.
  • The Eagles snapped a four-game losing streak against Loyola and topped the Greyhounds for the first time since a 3-0 win on Oct. 7, 2015,
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Loyola controlled the pace for the entire first half and AU couldn't muster a shot in the first 45 minutes.
  • The Greyhounds peppered Jake Agnew and the Eagles defense with 13 first-half shots, but could only find the back of the net one time.
  • Sam Brown scored Loyola's goal after hitting a funky shot took that some weird bounces and rolled past Agnew.
  • With 26 seconds remaining in the first half, a penalty kick attempt by Loyola hit the crossbar, keeping the score at 1-0 heading into the intermission.
  • After two early shots to start the second half, Loyola's offense was silent the rest of the way.
  • A second yellow on Albert Kang in the 64th minute left the Greyhounds a man down for the final 26 minutes.
  • Jason Bouregy finally gave AU a decent scoring chance in the 72nd minute by pushing into the box, but his shot was saved by the keeper.
  • David Coly and Nicolas Blassou both got a head on the ball in the box late in regulation, but couldn't cash in.
  • In the 89th minute, Bouregy placed a perfect feed to a streaking Hellmann who took the ball in stride before beating the keeper 1-on-1 for the equalizer.  
  • Hellmann decided one goal wasn't enough. In the extra time, after Coly applied pressure on the keeper who was out a little too far, Hellmann fired a rocket into an open net for the game-winner. 
WHAT HEAD COACH ZACH SAMOL SAID

On the message to the team after the first half
  • "We were trying to get the guys to stay calm, be patient, play soccer with tempo, and move the ball into their half. Just trust the system, go for it, and be aggressive. Our drive and mentality is there. They were doing what we're teaching them to do, they just needed the execution. We were fortunate enough to get the goal at the end with Jason Bouregy setting up a really good pass for Kyle Hellmann."
On the momentum shifting after Loyola's red card in the 64th minute
  • "I think we were coming into the game more, even before the red card. Obviously, a red card changes the game, but I think we were finding our rhythm even before that. Once they're down a man, you can see the guys saying 'let's push, let's go.' When that goal finally goes in, thankfully, you feel like we can get another one and win it. I'm so proud of our guys for finding a way to get the three points."
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • Bouregy picked up his first career assist. Through three games for AU, Bouregy has three points.
  • Although AU only managed six shots compared to 15 for Loyola, they were efficient shots. Five of the six shots were on target, including the two goals.
  • Agnew picked up three huge saves in the first half to help hold a ferocious Greyhound attack to just one goal.
UP NEXT
  • AU is scheduled to face Bucknell on Saturday, March 27.
  • Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. in Lewisburg, Pa.
VIRTUALLY "PHIL" REEVES FIELD PRESENTED BY GEICO
  • American University Athletics has announced a new virtual ticket campaign in an effort to sell out Reeves Field for the upcoming men's soccer season. This new season-long initiative, presented by "TEAM AU" partner GEICO, will challenge Eagles fans and alumni to virtually sell out each seat at Reeves Field for the 2021 men's soccer campaign. The "AU Founder" ticket price of $18.93 commemorates the year AU was founded. Click here to support AU Athletics by buying virtual tickets. 
KEEP UP WITH US
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