Roos Drop Decision to No. 21 JMU

Sunday, August 29

Harrisonburg, VA

9:30 AM

Kansas City

0-1-1, 0-0-0

No. 21 James Madison

1-1-0, 0-0-0

Kansas City

James Madison

Photo by: MSHVisual

Roos Drop Decision to No. 21 JMU

8/29/2021 2:15:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score Box Score

Cooper Clark made six saves on the game, but the Roos could not find the back of the net

HARRISONBURG, Va. - Kansas City men's soccer battled for 90 minutes against the 21st-ranked team in the nation, James Madison, but fell short in a 2-0 decision. Cooper Clark made six saves on the day, but the Roos' offense was never able to get past the Dukes' keeper.

KEY MOMENTS

10' | Edson Murguia was the first on either side to take a shot opportunity, sending it wide left and out of bounds.
13' | The Dukes jumped out to a 1-0 lead after putting away a second chance opportunity.
19' | Vlad Jokic attempted to equalize on a KC corner kick, but JMU's keeper was there to make the save on the Roos' first shot on goal.
31' | The Kansas City back line held strong against JMU's attack, blocking a shot attempt by the Dukes.
37' | Murguia created another shooting opportunity, but the shot was blocked by the JMU defense.
48' | Clark was put to work early in the second half, making two saves in the first three minutes.
54' | JMU extended its lead on a goal by Luca Erhardt.
55' | Kansas City attempted a quick response to the second goal, but a Dennis Mensah shot attempt was saved by the Dukes' keeper.
65' | Jokic was on target with his second shot of the night, but once again could not get the ball past the goalie.
76' | Seth Kacich tried to rip a shot towards goal, but the ball sailed high of the net.
86' | Kyle Reese attempted one final shot for the Roos in the closing minutes, but it was blocked by JMU's back line.

STATS TO NOTE

Despite the loss, Kansas City possessed the ball at a greater rate than JMU, finishing with a 52% possession total.
Including his goal against Virginia Tech on Thursday, Murguia is the only Roo to have attempted a shot in both games this season.
Kyle Reese's shot attempt in the 86th minute was the first of his Kansas City career.

COACH RYAN PORE, QUOTED

"We started the game well and were much more solid defensively. We didn't drop quick enough on their goals and they punished us. JMU is a very good team and I believe our guys asked some questions of them. This weekend was a great environment for us and I believe we came away a better team."

UP NEXT
The Roos continue their road tilt against another ranked team on Friday, taking on No. 19 Marquette in Milwaukee.