Kansas City
9-3-3, 4-1-1
Omaha
6-6-3, 1-4-1
Roos Take Down Mavericks, Return to Winning Ways
10/26/2024 10:49:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Elie Kisoka scored yet another game-winner as KC claimed its ninth win of the year
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City Men's Soccer (9-3-3, 4-1-1 Summit) got a bounce-back win this evening, taking a 3-2 victory over Omaha (6-6-3, 1-4-1 Summit) at Durwood Soccer Stadium. Kansas City fell behind early, but goals from Julien Le Bourdoulous and Gabriele Galluccio allowed the Roos to take a lead in the first half. An unfortunate hand ball in the box allowed the Mavericks to draw even at the break, but Elie Kisoka came through in the 70th minute with the game-winning goal.
KEY MOMENTS | HIGHLIGHTS
- 17' / 0-0 | A Maverick entry ball brought Brandon McGaugh off his line, but Bryson Gosch and Fernando Somolinos Bravo recovered well and forced Omaha to cycle back to midfield without a shot attempt.
- 22' / 0-1 | Omaha's Mikey Stukenholtz found space on the right side in the counter attack and sent a cross to Italo Jenkins to put the Mavericks ahead.
- 33' / 1-1 | Mathias Baucher drew a foul just outside of the Omaha box, setting up Le Bourdoulous to take the kick. He curled the ball around the wall, tucking his shot into the upper corner for an equalizing goal.
An absolute beauty of a free kick from @julienlebourdo6 ?#ROOUP | #DeclareKC https://t.co/il5L2HR25l pic.twitter.com/4T7iJNuhrr
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) October 27, 2024Â
- 40' / 2-1 | Le Bourdoulous had another opportunity, ripping a shot that was blocked away by the Mavericks' back line. Galluccio was there to bring the ball down, ripping a bullet past Omaha's keeper and into the back of the net. The Mavs would equalize shortly after on a PK goal.
Oh my goodness gracious ??#ROOUP | #DeclareKC https://t.co/kfU5huFHlr pic.twitter.com/u6Cvdflj81
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) October 27, 2024
- 49' / 2-2 | Jeremy Francou entered the game at the half and quickly had a prime opportunity, forcing UNO's Cole Stewart into a kick-save.
- 70' / 3-2 | Gosch found Francou up the left sideline, who streaked towards the attacking third. Francou sent a cross across the face of the goal, where Kisoka was perfectly placed for the eventual game-winning goal.
Jeremy Francou with a beauty of an assist and @Elie_Kisoka just does what he does ?????#ROOUP | #DeclareKC https://t.co/0UuxUPbR8S pic.twitter.com/FeJvZNktej
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) October 27, 2024
- 89' / 3-2 | Omaha looked to equalize late in the second half, but Brandon McGaugh was there to bat away a shot from the foot of Naz Astwood.
STATS TO NOTE
- Tonight marks Kansas City's first win against the Mavericks since Mar. 25, 2021. The Roos were 0-2-4 in their last six games against Omaha.
- Kisoka scored his 10th goal on the year, his fifth game-winner. He stands alone atop the Summit League rankings in total goals and is tied for the nation's lead in game-winners.
- Le Bourdoulous and Galluccio each scored their first goals of the season. Le Bourdoulous is now tied for third on the team with seven points on the year.
- Kansas City now has nine wins on the season, the program's most since the 2010 season.
POSTGAME INTERVIEWS
Head Coach Ryan Pore | Elie Kisoka/Jeremy Francou
UP NEXT
Kansas City travels to Denver for a meeting between the two teams at the top of the league standings on Wednesday.
Team Stats
Italo Jenkins (3)
Assisted By: Mikey Stukenholtz
Converted right cross from 6
21:28
Julien Le Bourdoulous (1)
Free kick restart from 20
32:40
Gabriele Galluccio (1)
Off rebound from 6
39:28
Elie Bokota
Converted PK after handball
40:16
Elie Kisoka (10)
Assisted By: Jeremy Francou
Converted left cross from 5
69:04
