MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU men's soccer team battled Purdue Fort Wayne to a scoreless draw in Horizon League play, with both teams earning a point in the conference standings. With the result, the Colonials move to 4-4-5 overall and 1-1-4 in conference play.
FIRST HALF
Just 30 seconds into the match, RMU appeared to have an opportunity to take an early lead after a potential penalty kick was awarded. However, following video review, the call was overturned.
The Colonials continued to generate scoring opportunities, as
Joaquin Fazal put a shot on target that was saved by the PFW goalkeeper.
Riley Cotton collected the rebound and fired a follow-up attempt just over the crossbar.
Filip Jeppesen and
Giovanni Dennis also recorded shots near goal as RMU looked to break through, but neither could find the back of the net. After 45 minutes of play, the teams remained deadlocked at 0-0.
SECOND HALF
Two minutes into the second half, RMU's
Abdul Kamara and PFW's Brandon Razo were each issued yellow cards.
The Mastodons quickly applied pressure after the restart, recording three shots on target in a short span. Senior goalkeeper
Josh Lane turned away all three attempts to keep the match scoreless and preserve the Colonials' clean sheet.
With 15 minutes remaining, RMU pushed forward in search of a game-winning goal.
Nicholas Samways,
Jonah Geike,
Storm Johansen and Fazal each created promising scoring opportunities, but their attempts were either denied by the PFW defense or sailed just wide of the frame.
Despite the late pressure from both sides, neither team found the breakthrough, and the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- RMU outshot Purdue Fort Wayne, 12-7, while both teams recorded four shots on goal.
- The Mastodons held a 7-5 advantage in corner kicks.
- The Colonials were whistled for 16 fouls, compared to nine for PFW.
- Kamara and Miguel Dominguez each played all 90 minutes for RMU.
- Lane recorded his fourth clean sheet of the season.
PROGRAM HISTORY
Lane recorded the 16th clean sheet of his career, tying Doug Petras (1990-93) for the second-most shutouts in program history. The senior goalkeeper has now recorded four clean sheets this season, with Toba Bolaji (2009-12) holding the program record with 17 career shutouts.
Lane has 20 career victories, 160 saves and a .714 save percentage. His 160 career saves rank ninth in program history.
UP NEXT
RMU continues Horizon League play on Saturday, October 17, when the Colonials travel to Highland Heights, Ky., to face Northern Kentucky. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 PM.
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