The Aurora University men's soccer team hosted Concordia University Chicago in some Wednesday night NACCtion as they won the Veterans Cup by a score of 5-1

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 5, Concordia University Chicago 1
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park- Montgomery, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 12-7; 7-3 NACC; Concordia University Chicago 3-13; 3-7 NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
-AU got the scoring started with a header from Andrew Grabowski that found the back of the net with an assist from Collin Foreman.
-AU added to their lead in the 28^th minute where Jake Lysik scored on a cross from Xavier Ortiz .
-The Spartans added to their lead on a loose ball after a saved shot where Henry Zehnal was in the right place at the right time and booted the ball home.
-AU led Concordia University Chicago at the end of the first half 3-0.
-With 31:44 remaining in the game Xavier Ortiz took advantage of a penalty kick opportunity and extended AU's lead to 4-0.
-In the 79^th minute AU capped their scoring off when Jordan Schure weaved through traffic and drilled the ball passed the diving goalkeeper.
-In the 85^th minute Concordia Chicago scored on a free kick. AU led 5-1
-AU defeated Concordia University Chicago 5-1 to earn the Veterans Cup.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOALS: Andrew Grabowski, Jake Lysik, Henry Zehnal, Xavier Ortiz and Jordan Schure (1)
ASSISTS: Collin Foreman and Xavier Ortiz (1)
SHOTS: Justin Rutherford (3) and four Spartans with two
SAVES: Phil Lewy (7)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 28 when they host the opening round of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.