Prior to the start of the men's soccer match-up between the Aurora University Spartans and University of Chicago Maroons, the AU men's soccer program recognized the seven senior Spartans on their final regular season home contest. Once action began, Chicago was not to kind to the host Spartans, defeating AU 5-0.
THE BASICSFINAL SCORE:Â University of Chicago 5, Aurora University 0
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois – Vago Field
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 8-7-2; University of Chicago 9-4-2
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HOW IT HAPPENEDBefore the game, AU recognized their seven seniors.
Angel Barajas,
Al Brunell,
Ben Edith,
Zach Henry,
Ryan Murphy,
Shane Samuels and
Steven Soderstrom.
Maroon goal scored by Stacey Reimann assisted by Max Lopez at 19:28 in the 1
st half.
Maroon goal by Brenton Desai from a penalty kick at the 20:10 mark in the 1
st half.
Maroon goal scored by Max Lopez assisted from Matthew Koh at 31:30 in the 1
st half.
Maroon goal scored by Max Lopez assisted from Matthew Koh at 47:09 in the 2
nd half.
Maroon goal by Brenton Desai at 50:06 in the 2
nd half.
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BEYOND THE BOX SCOREA header by Spartan
Xavier Ortiz off of a corner kick is saved just barely over the bar late in the 1
st half.
Chicago out shot Aurora 18 to 9.
Both teams had six corner kicks on the day.
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FOR THE SPARTANSThe Spartans had six shots with four of them on goal.
Zach McFarland had three saves for the Spartans.
Phillip Lewy played the second half in net with one save.
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FOR THE FOESMax Lopez and Brenton Desai had two goals for the Maroons.
Stacey Reimann had the game winning goal.
Hill Bonin had two saves on the day.
Matthew Koh had two assists for the Maroons.
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UP NEXTThe Spartans travel to Rockford University on Wednesday October 28 for their last regular season game of the season. This NACC match is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. in Rockford, Illinois.
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