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Aurora Men's Soccer vs. Fontbonne
©Steve Woltmann
2
Winner Rockford RU (6-5-1, 2-3)
1
Aurora AU (4-7-1, 3-1-1)
Winner
Rockford RU
(6-5-1, 2-3)
2
Final
1
Aurora AU
(4-7-1, 3-1-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Rockford RU 2 0 2
Aurora AU 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

AU men fall on Spartan Stadium turf

The Aurora University Spartan men's soccer team fell to Rockford University by a score of 2-1 in some Wednesday night #NACCtion
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Rockford University 2, Aurora University 1
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois. Spartan Stadium
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-7-1 overall and 3-1-1 in the NACC; Rockford University 6-5-1 overall and 2-3 in the NACC 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans started off the game controlling the ball and taking multiple shots on goal but could not find the back of the net. 
-In the 14th minute, AU fell behind 1-0 after a breakaway opportunity led to a Rockford goal.
-In the 38th minute AU tied the score 1-1 after a perfectly executed cross from Jake Lysik to Collin Foreman put the Spartans on the board.
- Late into the first half the Spartans fell behind after Rockford scored on a cross into the box. AU trailed 2-1 in the 42nd minute.
-AU went into halftime down 2-1.
-The second half saw both teams sharing possession of the ball with nothing offensively creating much excitement.
- Late in the contest, the Spartans picked up the pressure but the Rockford goalkeeper was able to stop the various chances.
-AU fell to Rockford University 2-1
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOAL: Collin Foreman (1)
ASSISTS: Jake Lysik (1)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 6 when they host Marian University. Game time is set for 2:30 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.
 
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