Kansas City
1-2-2, 0-0-0
SIUE
3-0-1, 0-0-0
Hoelting Scores First-Career Goal in Draw with No. 18 SIUE
9/8/2023 10:43:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Kansas City out-shot the Cougars, 15-7, and came away with the result
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City Men's Soccer dominated possession and appeared the better team for most of the game, but No. 18 SIUE sunk a late PK and the game resulted in a 1-1 draw. The first half was a defensive battle, with the Roos getting a few good looks but nothing coming of it. In the second half, the Roos broke through with a goal from Luke Hoelting early, but an unfortunate foul in the penalty box gave SIUE the equalizing goal with just four minutes remaining.
KEY MOMENTS
- 15' / 0-0 | Brevyn Cole stopped an SIUE attack, which led to a counter for the Roos, but Christian Koffi's shot was blocked by the back line.
- 18' / 0-0 | Julien Le Bourdoulous got a good look just outside the box but sent it a tad right and kept things scoreless early.
- 36' / 0-0 | The Cougars got an excellent look inside the box and hit a shot on goal, but Stefano Carmelengo made a nice save to end the threat.
- 45' / 0-0 | Edson Murguia got a great look just before the half but missed just right as the half came to a finish with both teams scoreless.Â
- 59' / 1-0 | Cole passed it to Murguia, who kicked it back to a charging Cole in the box, and he was able to get a perfect tap to Hoelting, who would punch it in to give the Roos the lead.
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- 75' / 1-0 | The Cougars put together a dangerous attack, but Stefano Carmelengo made a nice save to keep the Roos up late.
- 86' / 1-1 | A foul on the edge of the box led to a Cougars penalty kick which tied the game late.Â
- 90' / 1-1 | Christian Koffi hit a solid shot from outside the box, but the Cougars saved it and the game ended in a draw.
STATS TO NOTE
- Tonight's result was the first the Roos have had against a ranked opponent at home since September 13, 2013, when they drew 1-1 with Tulsa, who was ranked No. 13 at the time.Â
- Hoelting's goal was the first of his career, coming in his 15th appearance in the blue and gold.
- This is the first time in 12 matchups that Kansas City and SIUE ended in a draw. SIUE leads the all-time series 6-5-1
- Kansas City had a season-high 15 shots, placing four on goal.
UP NEXT
The Roos will finish the home stand on Tuesday against Creighton before heading to Santa Barbara on September 16.Â
Team Stats
Luke Hoelting (1)
Assisted By: Edson Murguia , Brevyn Cole
GOAL by Roos Hoelting, Luke Assist by Murguia, Edson and Cole, Brevyn.
58:47
Pavel Dashin
SIUE Pavel Dashin PENALTY KICK GOAL.
84:58
