University of Delaware Athletics
Saturday, October 5
West Long Branch, NJ
7 PM
University of Delaware
5-4-2, 1-3-0
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Monmouth
5-1-5, 2-0-3
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Delaware
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Monmouth
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Photo by: Anya Kazmericzak
Men's Soccer Edged by Monmouth
10/5/2024 9:16:00 PM | Men's Soccer
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The University of Delaware men's soccer team asserted its talents in the Saturday evening game at Monmouth, but left the pitch with a loss of 0-2. Moving into the new week, the Hens will hold an overall record of 5-4-2 and a CAA record of 1-3-0.
Entering the match, Monmouth was ranked third in the conference following Elon in first and Hofstra in second. They will enter the week with an overall record of 5-1-5 and a CAA record of 2-0-3.
ON THE RECORD - "Our inexperience is showing in our inconsistency- we're struggling to put together 90 minute performances and need to keep working on that," head coach Tommy McMenemy said. "The second half tonight was excellent, we moved the ball well, pressed well and dictated the game, but it was just too little too late because of our inability to execute those things in the first half. We're excited to get to work this week and be ready to be back at home on Friday night against UNCW."
HEN HIGHLIGHTS
The Hens return home to Grant Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. for another conference match against UNCW.
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Entering the match, Monmouth was ranked third in the conference following Elon in first and Hofstra in second. They will enter the week with an overall record of 5-1-5 and a CAA record of 2-0-3.
ON THE RECORD - "Our inexperience is showing in our inconsistency- we're struggling to put together 90 minute performances and need to keep working on that," head coach Tommy McMenemy said. "The second half tonight was excellent, we moved the ball well, pressed well and dictated the game, but it was just too little too late because of our inability to execute those things in the first half. We're excited to get to work this week and be ready to be back at home on Friday night against UNCW."
HEN HIGHLIGHTS
- Adam Vik tallied four saves in the first half against five shots on goal from Monmouth.
- The Hens picked up five shots on goal and six corner kicks.
- Delaware defense entered the pitch with intensity as they deflected the Monmouth offense. Vik carried this energy into the box with him as he picked up four saves.
- After 37 minutes of a stalemate, the Hawks infiltrated the Hens strong backline to score the first goal of the match.
- Halftime gave the Hens a new energy as the offensive line became more aggressive; pushing play onto the Monmouth half of the field to earn the equalizer with eight shots and four corner kicks.
- Delaware held dominance in determining the momentum of the ball but with just under 90 seconds remaining in the match, Monmouth squeezed out another goal.
- Alongside men's soccer- field hockey, football & women's soccer also traveled to Monmouth for an away match this weekend.
The Hens return home to Grant Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. for another conference match against UNCW.
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Team Stats
DEL
MON
Goals
0
2
Shots
10
9
Shots on Goal
5
6
Saves
4
5
Corners
6
4
Fouls
4
8
Scoring Plays
Victor Andersson (1)
Assisted By: Patrick Osiecki , Olle Brorsson
GOAL by MON Andersson, Victor Assist by Osiecki, Patrick and Brorsson, Olle.
37:10
Jasen Bottini (3)
GOAL by MON Bottini, Jasen.
88:28
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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