Robbie Matei
2
James Madison JMU (4-6-2, 0-2-1)
2
American AU (5-3-4, 3-1-1)
James Madison JMU
(4-6-2, 0-2-1)
2
Final
2
American AU
(5-3-4, 3-1-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
James Madison JMU 1 1 2
American AU 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Battles to a 2-2 Draw with James Madison

WASHINGTON – American University men's soccer (5-3-4, 3-1-1 Patriot League) battled to a 2-2 draw with nonconference opponent James Madison University (4-6-2, 0-2-1 Sun Belt) Tuesday afternoon at Reeves Field. The Eagles netted two goals in the second half, one by junior Nevin Baer and one by junior Robbie Matei to earn the Tuesday afternoon nonconference draw.  
 
QUICK NOTABLES
  • Matei netted his team-leading third goal of the season.
  • Baer's goal was his first of the season and the second of his career.
  • Freshman Troy Elgermsa recorded his fourth assist of the season, sending the ball to Baer for the Eagles first goal of the game. 
  • With Tuesday's tie, the Eagles and Dukes have battled to a tie in their last five meetings. The last time either squad came away with the win was on Sept. 30, 2000 in Washington, D.C. when JMU earned the 1-0 overtime win.
  • Freshman Jonah Fogel made his first collegiate start on Tuesday. 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • James Madison had the first shot of the game in the 12th minute, but the shot went wide and out to the right to keep the game scoreless.
  • The Dukes followed up their shot with another just a few minutes later but sophomore Dominic Dominguez made the save to keep the Dukes off the board.
  • Sophomore Dilane Zouantcha had the first shot for American in the 18th minute but he missed the mark keeping the game 0-0.
  • The Dukes found the back of the net first in the 23rd minute off a corner kick to put the visitors up 1-0.
  • Baer had the final shot of the half, looking to put in the equalizer, but his shot went over the top sending the game into halftime with JMU in front 1-0.
  • American came out in the second half, firing off back-to-back shots still looking for the equalizer.
  • Baer found the equalizer in the 66th minute, off an assist from Elgersma.
  • James Madison broke the tie in the 77th minute to go up 2-1.
  • With a minute left to play, a handball by the Dukes in the box set up a penalty kick for American. Matei took the shot and found the back of the net to even the score and end the game in a 2-2 draw.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • American held the 5-4 corner kick advantage in the game.
  • Six yellow cards were handed out in the game, five to James Madison and one to American.
  • JMU outshot American 9-8 and 7-5 in shots on goal.
  • Dominguez recorded five saves in the draw tying his season-high save total.


UP NEXT
  • The Eagles will stay at home for their next game, stepping back into Patriot League action on Saturday when they host Holy Cross at 1 p.m.  
FOLLOW 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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