The Aurora University Spartan men's soccer team fell to Rockford University by a score of 2-1 in some Wednesday night #NACCtion
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THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:Â Rockford University 2, Aurora University 1
LOCATION:Â Montgomery, Illinois. Spartan Stadium
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 4-7-1 overall and 3-1-1 in the NACC; Rockford University 6-5-1 overall and 2-3 in the NACCÂ
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Â The Spartans started off the game controlling the ball and taking multiple shots on goal but could not find the back of the net.Â
-In the 14
th minute, AU fell behind 1-0 after a breakaway opportunity led to a Rockford goal.
-In the 38
th 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 42
nd 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
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SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOAL: Collin Foreman (1)
ASSISTS:Â 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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