University of Delaware Athletics
Friday, August 24
STUART & SUZANNE GRANT STADIUM
7:00 PM
University of Delaware
0-1
0
vs
1
Villanova
0-1
1st half1
2nd half2
FinalF
Villanova
0
1
1
DELAWARE
0
0
0
Blue Hens Suffer Tough 1-0 Loss To Villanova In Season Opener
8/24/2018 9:53:00 PM | Men's Soccer
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware men's soccer team owned possession for most of it season opener against Villanova on a beautiful night at Grant Stadium.
However, it was the Wildcats who netted the game's only goal, to pull off the 1-0 victory in front of a great crowd.
The Blue Hens had a couple of early chances with a rocket from David Vavrous forcing a diving save by VU's keeper and just a few minutes later Noa Benninga got a great look at a header that sailed just high.
Much of the game was played in the middle of the field with Delaware owning possession for a majority of the game, including a heavy part of the second half.
It was Villanova who capitalized on one of their just two shots in the second half, finishing a goal off a long throw-in with under three minutes to play.
Delaware tried to find the equalizer with a long pass to the left foot of Ryan Mertz, who's shot sailed just high.
Villanova would secure possession and hold on for the 1-0 victory.
Quotable
"I thought we had some very good stretches tonight, especially in the second half, but we knew it would come down to who was able to capitalize on their opportunities, that's really going to be the name of the game all season long. Particularly against Villanova, these games are always tight and they were able to finish and we didn't do that tonight." – Head Coach Ian Hennessy
"With the way our schedule is and the quality of opponent we're going to be facing, we're going to need to find ways to finish and score, that's going to be what it always comes down to." – Head Coach Ian Hennessy
Upcoming
The Blue Hens are back at home on Monday night when they take on the Panthers of the University of Pittsburgh at Grant Stadium. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
However, it was the Wildcats who netted the game's only goal, to pull off the 1-0 victory in front of a great crowd.
The Blue Hens had a couple of early chances with a rocket from David Vavrous forcing a diving save by VU's keeper and just a few minutes later Noa Benninga got a great look at a header that sailed just high.
Much of the game was played in the middle of the field with Delaware owning possession for a majority of the game, including a heavy part of the second half.
It was Villanova who capitalized on one of their just two shots in the second half, finishing a goal off a long throw-in with under three minutes to play.
Delaware tried to find the equalizer with a long pass to the left foot of Ryan Mertz, who's shot sailed just high.
Villanova would secure possession and hold on for the 1-0 victory.
Quotable
"I thought we had some very good stretches tonight, especially in the second half, but we knew it would come down to who was able to capitalize on their opportunities, that's really going to be the name of the game all season long. Particularly against Villanova, these games are always tight and they were able to finish and we didn't do that tonight." – Head Coach Ian Hennessy
"With the way our schedule is and the quality of opponent we're going to be facing, we're going to need to find ways to finish and score, that's going to be what it always comes down to." – Head Coach Ian Hennessy
Upcoming
The Blue Hens are back at home on Monday night when they take on the Panthers of the University of Pittsburgh at Grant Stadium. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
VUCATS
DELAWARE
Goals
1
0
Shots
4
9
Shots on Goal
2
2
Saves
2
1
Corners
1
6
Fouls
12
14
Scoring Plays
ZANDI, Zach (1)
Assisted By: SCHLENTZ, Richie , O'NEILL, Enda
throw-in from far side... right in front
87:12
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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