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Blue Hens Falter in Heartbreaking 2-1 Double Overtime Loss at Villanova
9/5/2015 8:22:00 PM | Men's Soccer
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VILLANOVA, Pa. – The University of Delaware men's soccer team was forced into a double overtime contest for the second straight game, but the outcome was not in the Blue Hens favor as Villanova came out with the 2-1 victory Saturday at Higgins Soccer Complex.
The Wildcats (3-0-0) recorded the first score of the game in the 18th minute while Delaware junior Jaime Martinez (Madrid, Spain/American School of Madrid) posted the equalizing goal in the 31st minute.
Both teams were held scoreless for the next 70-plus minutes before Padraic McCullaugh notched the game-winner to open the second overtime.
Freshman Blaí Palmi (Moixent, Spain/IES Dr. Lluís Simarro) collected a season-high nine saves for the Blue Hens (1-1-1).
Villanova's Will Steiner logged six saves for the win.
“We have a lot of disappointed young men right now. They played excellently and continue to improve day-to-day. Some of the possession and movement was terrific and given the number of shots and quality of opportunities, they are gutted with the overtime loss. You have to give full credit to Villanova, they had their chances and scored with it counted most.”
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· Jaime Martinez now has 10 career goals.
· Delaware outshot Villanova, 25-18, including an 11-3 advantage in the first half.
· The Blue Hens held a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks.
· Joe Dipre and Thomas de Villardi each posted five shots for UD.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Wednesday, September 9 – Delaware at Seton Hall – 7 p.m. – Owen T. Carroll Field (South Orange, N.J.)
· Sunday, September 13 – Lehigh at Delaware – Noon – Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Wednesday, September 16 – Delaware at Iona – 4:30 p.m. – Mazzella Field – New Rochelle, N.Y.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Maggie Hayon | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 920-912-6635
