Roos Fall Short Against Wolverines in Season Opener

Thursday, August 24

Orem, UT

6:00 PM

Kansas City

0-1-0, 0-0-0

Utah Valley

1-0-0, 0-0-0

Kansas City

Utah Valley

Photo by: Francie Wilson

Roos Fall Short Against Wolverines in Season Opener

8/24/2023 8:42:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Utah Valley scored early and never looked back, holding the Roos out of goal

OREM, Utah - In opener of the 2023 season, Kansas City Men's Soccer came away from Utah Valley with a disappointing result, falling, 4-0. The Wolverines first found the back of the net in the 10th minute, and the onslaught continued throughout the remainder of the game.

KEY MOMENTS

7' / 0-0 | The Roos looked dangerous early as Edson Murguia sent a pass to Luke Hoelting deep in the UVU box. Hoelting's touch was a bit heavy, however, and the Wolverine keeper pounced on the ball.
10' / 1-0 | A quick throw-in led to an opportunity for Utah Valley, slotting the ball past Stefano Camerlengo and into the back of the net.
34' / 1-0 | Mael Caisson sent a beautiful through ball to Brice Middleton in his collegiate debut, making a run and sending the Roos' first shot on-goal of the day, but a kick-save was made by UVU's keeper.
37' / 2-0 | Just minutes later, a miscommunication in the back line led to another Wolverine goal.
40' / 2-0 | On of the Roos' best opportunities of the night came from the foot of Christian Koffi, sending a blazing shot towards goal that the Utah Valley keeper made a leaping save on.

40' | A big opportunity on the shot for Christian Koffi, but the save is made by Utah Valley.#ROOUP | #DeclareKC pic.twitter.com/S6tIA2OTfl
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) August 24, 2023

54' / 3-0 | Utah Valley added to the lead early in the second half. Camerlengo made a diving save on the initial shot, but the rebound fell right to the foot of a Wolverine player.
55' / 3-0 | Julien Le Bourdoulous set up for a free kick from the left side of the box and attempted a bouncing shot towards the near post. However, UVU's keeper was keen and made the save.
66' / 4-0 | A ball played to the center of the goal was easily scored on by Utah Valley, cementing the final score.

STATS TO NOTE

In his Kansas City debut, Le Bourdoulous led the Roos' shot tally, attempting three shots and placing one on goal.
The Roos made three saves on the night, two by Camerlengo and one by Cade Martin, clearing a ball away from the goal mouth.
Seth Kacich and Samuel Nagy both played the full 90 minutes for Kansas City.

UP NEXT
The Roos remain on the road for a game on Sunday, traveling to Bradley for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The two teams played at Durwood Soccer Stadium last season, with KC coming away with a 3-2 victory.