The Aurora University men's soccer team extended their win streak to 10 in a non-conference match-up, as they beat the University of Wisconsin- Platteville Pioneers 3-2 in double overtime.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 3, University of Wisconsin- Platteville 2 (2 OT)
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 11-4-0 (8-0-0 NACC); University of Wisconsin- Platteville 6-7-2
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans jumped into the lead 10 minutes into the game as
Justin Rutherford converted a cross from
Salvador Garcia and
Henry Zehnal into a goal in the lower right corner.
- AU would score again eight minutes later, when
Connor Erickson found the back of the Pioneer net off a Spartan corner kick. The goal was assisted by
David Cahue.
- Just before half time, the Pioneers cut the Spartan lead to one, as they were able to capitalize on a well placed cross.
- The Spartans lead 2-1 at halftime.
- The second half went scoreless until the 85th minute when the Pioneers tied the game on a deflection off a Spartan defender.
- Regulation ended in a 2-2 tie, sending the game into overtime.
- Both teams were able to create shots in the first overtime, but neither team was able to score, sending the game into a second overtime.
- Four minutes into the second overtime,
Matt Napolitano scored the golden goal on a beautiful cross from
Christian Duarte.
- AU went on to win 3-2 in double overtime.Â
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOALS: Â
Matt Napolitano,
Justin Rutherford and
Connor Erickson (1)
ASSISTS: David Cahue,
Salvador Garcia,
Henry Zehnal and
Christian Duarte (1)
SAVES:Â
Jalen Depenbrock (7)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 23 when they host NACC rival Benedictine University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Lisle, Illinois.