WASHINGTON – Despite intense second-half pressure, American University men's soccer couldn't find a game-winning goal against Delaware on Tuesday afternoon, tying the Blue Hens after two overtime periods.
 
QUICK NOTABLES

• David Coly scored his second goal of the season in the 51st minute.
• Ethan Boyle earned his first career assist on Coly's tally.
• Lorenzo Gordon picked up five saves for the fourth time this season.
• It's the second straight match that AU has tied.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Neither team could find the back of the net in the first half as the Blue Hens attempted nine shots compared to four for American.
• Mattias Cooper had the only shot on goal of the half for AU in the 10th minute.
• Coly scored for the second straight game after taking a long pass from Boyle in stride before dribbling past the last defender and scoring the go-ahead goal in the 51st minute.
• It was a great transition play, as AU's defense flipped possession to get the ball to Boyle, who sent a great ball to Coly who was all alone as he made his way into the box.
• Delaware found an equalizer just over six minutes later as Carlos Fernandez scored his first goal of the season to draw Delaware even.
• His rocket shot was deflected by the AU defense up into the air and just past the outstretched reach of Gordon for a goal.
• The Eagles placed three shots on target in the final 20 minutes of the second half as they upped their offensive pressure in search of the go-ahead goal.
• In the first overtime period, Jack Green took a free kick from a dangerous spot just outside the 18-yard box, but his shot was saved.
• Perhaps the best chance of overtime came as Dilane Zouantcha sent a pass to the far post that found Nevin Baer's head, but Delaware's keeper was able to shift over and get the save.
• In the second overtime period, Delaware's Zach Golden fired a shot that rattled off the crossbar and bounced out as AU narrowly avoided surrendering the game-winner.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Delaware had a slight 16-14 advantage in shots taken, but AU placed eight on target compared to four for the Blue Hens.
• American played in its second straight overtime game.
• Both teams had three corner kicks.

UP NEXT

• The Eagles are set to begin Patriot League play by traveling to Holy Cross on Saturday, Sept. 18 at noon.
• They will return to Reeves Field the next weekend to host Lehigh at 2 pm.
• Tickets to this game and all remaining AU Men's Soccer home games are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here.

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