WASHINGTON – It was the first time American University men's soccer had ever faced Santa Clara and the Eagles just couldn't figure out the Broncos on Friday afternoon, surrendering the game-winning goal less than three minutes into the second half before ultimately falling, 1-0.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Santa Clara had the best chances of the first half, spraying five shots and placing three on target.
• American, despite possessing the ball on their half for a decent amount of time, couldn't record a quality chance as they were held without a shot in the first 45 minutes.
• The Broncos wasted no time jumping ahead in the second half, as they connected a chain of passes that made it all the way up to Tyrone Kirunda, who raced along the end line before feeding Oladayo Thomas for a goal.
• American played with a sense of urgency while trailing but quality chances didn't follow, as they only placed one shot on goal in the second half despite drawing three corner kicks.
• A shot by Zemi Rodriguez in the final minute of play went wide and Santa Clara emerged victorious, 1-0.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Lorenzo Gordon picked up three saves.
• Mustapha Sowe registered his first career shot.
• American's offensive pressure in the second half resulted in a 3-2 shots advantage and 3-0 corner kick advantage in the period.

UP NEXT

• AU will hit the road for the first time when they face No. 17 ranked Penn State on Monday night.
• Kickoff in University Park, Pa., is scheduled for 7 pm.
• The Eagles will return to Reeves Field on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 3 pm against Delaware.  

KEEP UP WITH US

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