Moon Township, Pa. – The Robert Morris men's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw in a non-conference test against St. Bonaventure. The Colonials are now 3-3-3 on the season and remain 1-2 in Horizon League play. The Bonnies are now 4-3-2 in 2023 and remain 1-1 in their conference.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Following the first seven minutes of no action, both sides started to gather more shot attempts.
Over the next 25 minutes, each side recorded six shots each, but neither team could find the back of the net.
After 45 minutes, the game remained scoreless.
Shortly into the second half, Bo Drath on the Bonnies was issued a yellow card. Giving up a free-kick in a dangerous location, a solid chance was on the verge of being executed by the Colonials.
Sophomore
Anass Hadran curled in a cross deep in St. Bonaventure's box. A defender headed it back out right to
Mats Bramer. The German headed it back near goal, and as he was moving backwards, midfielder
Gabe Norris chipped the ball over the goalie's head and into the back of the net with his left foot.
Just four minutes later though, the Bonnies responded and tied up the game, 1-1.
Looking to regain the lead, the Colonials put forth some quality chances as the visitors found themselves in foul trouble. For the remainder of the second half, SBU was given seven yellow cards.
In the 70
th minute,
Kai McLoughlin ripped a shot just high over the crossbar. In the next chance seven minutes later,
Logan Gilley on the run almost scored, hitting the woodwork.
The last 10 minutes saw no more shots on target, and both teams walked away with a tie.
SCORING PLAYS AND CAUTIONS
55' – Yellow Card: Bo Drath
55' – Goal: Gabe Norris (3), Assisted by: Mats Bramer (1)
59' – Goal: Umechi Akuazaoku (3), Assisted by: Rafael Pereira (5)
62' – Yellow Card: Dean Mercer
71' – Yellow Card: Mattia Ferretti
73' – Yellow Card: David Cubillos
88' – Yellow Card: William Dodzi Afawubo
88' – Yellow Card: Luc Finelli
89' – Yellow Card: Haji Shee
89' – Yellow Card: Xaver Ehrlich
89' – Yellow Card: Umechi Akuazaoku
COLONIAL CAREER FIRSTS
For the first time in their collegiate careers, freshmen
Mats Bramer and
Kyler Miller both earned their first career starts. Playing in the midfield, Bramer produced his first career point, assisting Norris on his goal. Bramer played for a season-high 57 minutes in today's game.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
On the day, RMU fired more shots in the offensive zone. The Colonials peppered 17 shots total with seven on goal. SBU through 90 minutes posted 10 total shots with three on frame. From the corner, the Colonials earned three while the Bonnies received two corner kick chances.
Captain
Gabe Norris scored his third goal of the season. He's now the team leader in goals with three and tied for the most points (6). His 660 minutes of time played are the most out of all midfielders and forwards.
UP NEXT
Next game, RMU gets back to Horizon League action, hosting Purdue Fort Wayne, this Saturday, September 30 at 3:00 p.m.
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