Chicago, Ill. – The Dominican University Men's Soccer team traveled into the city for a conference battle against Illinois Tech.
Results:
Dominican: 1
Illinois Tech: 2
How It Happened:
-Dominican started on track with the first shot for the Stars coming from Senior Tristen Banquil and the first shot on goal of the game coming from Sophomore Eduardo Lopez. Followed by Banquil shooting his first shot on goal of the game. Both were saved by the Illinois Tech goalkeeper.
-The Scarlett Hawks fired their first shot on goal, with Junior Roberto Navarro Mercardo collecting a save on the shot.
-Dominican held Illinois Tech to 6 shots in the first half. The Stars go into the second half, 0-0.
-Sophomore Rogelio Cisneros found the ball off a corner kick to get his first shot of the game.
-The Scarlett Hawks were able to get a shot off from a foul; freshman Alexander Garcia tallied the save.
-After two Illinois Tech shots, Lopez got the ball back to shoot his second shot on goal of the game.
-Illinois Tech took the lead with a goal in the 75th minute. Followed by another goal by Illinois Tech in the 83rd minute to make the score 2-0.
-With 2 minutes left of the half, Banquil connects to get Dominican on the board. Junior Jonathan Almaguer collected the assist.
-DU was almost able to tie the game from a shot on goal from Freshman Cristian Garcia but couldn't get it past the Scarlett Hawks goalkeeper. The game finished 2-1.
Shining Stars:
-Senior Tristen Banquil collected 3 shots with 2 shots on target and a goal in his 90 minutes of play.
-Junior Jonathan Almaguer collceted an assist on the loan Stars goal.
-Sophomore Eduardo Lopez colelcted 2 shots on target in the match.
Leading the Way:
Goals: Banquil (1)
Assists: Almaguer (1)
Shots: Banquil (3)
Shots on Goal: Banquil and Lopez (2)
Saves: Navarro Mercado and A. Garcia (1)
Minutes: Fowler, Geraghty, Banquil, Almaguer, and Manuel (90)
What's Next:
Dominican University Men's Soccer moves to 4-5-2 (2-4-2 NACC) on the season. The Stars will hit the road again and head to Plymouth, WI, to face Lakeland University. Kick-off is set for 1:00 p.m.
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