BOYDS, Md. – The American University men's soccer team controlled possession for most of the game but failed to convert its opportunities into a goal as the Eagles tied Temple University on Monday night, 0-0.
 
QUICK NOTABLES

• American had its chances, as graduate student Ethan Boyle had two shots on goal, but the Eagles were unable to convert.
• Junior Matthew Tibbetts was only needed for one save, but it came on perhaps the best scoring opportunity of the game for either team.
• Tibbetts recorded his second clean sheet of the season.

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• American's first chance came just one minute into the game, as junior Taku Takahashi took a shot that was saved by Temple.
• Senior Mustapha Sowe had a shot saved in the 23rd minute on a promising free kick opportunity.
• In the 26th minute, Boyle had the best chance of the half for the Eagles, also saved by Temple.
• The teams were scoreless at the half, as Tibbetts had one save, while Temple had four saves.
• American dominated possession in the second half, largely in the attacking third, but the Eagles were unable to break through and score.
• American's defense held strong in the second half, as Temple failed to record a shot on goal.

 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• American recorded five shots on goal to just one for Temple.
• In a physical game, American was booked three times, while Temple was booked twice.
• On the attack for most of the game, American had six corner kick opportunities, compared to just three for Temple.

UP NEXT

• American travels to Vermont for a matchup with the Catamounts on Saturday, September 7 at 1:00 p.m.

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