Kansas City
1-0-1, 0-0-0
San Francisco
0-0-2, 0-0-0
Roos Fight for Draw Against San Francisco
8/24/2024 11:29:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Two late goals helped KC stay undefeated on the season
SAN FRANCISCO - Kansas City Men's Soccer used a pair of late-game miracles to find equalizing strength against San Francisco this evening, finding a 2-2 result. The Dons jumped out midway through the second half, scoring two quick goals and creating momentum. However, Kansas City was not quick to back down, first scoring a goal from the foot of Raphael Kistmann. Then, it was Elie Kisoka who came up big for the second game straight, scoring the equalizing goal in the 84th minute following a missed PK from the Dons.
KEY MOMENTS
- 4' / 0-0 | Following a Kansas City corner kick, USF had a countering opportunity and sent a shot towards the bottom right corner of the net. Brandon McGaugh shifted over calmly, making his first save of the night.
- 17' / 0-0 | Kansas City took its fourth corner kick of the night, as Julien Le Bourdoulous sent an out-swinger to the near post, finding the head of Miguel Fernandez. Fernandez attempted to send the ball across the goal, but it was just wayward and went above the crossbar.
- 42' / 0-0 | The Roos had one last attacking attempt before the half, playing the ball forward to a charging Brice Middleton. Middleton used his left foot to send a cross trickling across the front of the goal, but nobody was there to send a shot forward.
- 48' / 0-0 | San Francisco created an early attacking opportunity, resulting in an open shot attempt. McGaugh was positioned perfectly, blocking the ball away for another save.
- 58' / 0-0 | Sam Safly sent a free kick forward in an opportunity that presented similarly to Thursday's goal, but this time a launched shot by Sora Shibata could not find the target.
- 70' / 0-2 | San Francisco struck first midway through the second half, using a misplayed pass to pressure forward up the left side. A cross was played to the near post and USF's Isaiah Easley used a back-heel flick to find the back of the net. Just moments later, the Dons struck again, this time from the foot of Brayden Beason.
- 71' / 1-2 | Just moments later, Kansas City found the back of the net from the foot of Raphael Kistmann. He drove through the USF back line and slid to take a shot attempt, tucking the goal away into the upper left-hand corner.
It doesn't get much more beautiful than that ?? https://t.co/ioRpAztdq3 pic.twitter.com/CF99e5OgCy
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) August 25, 2024
- 84' / 2-2 | Elie Kisoka made himself the hero once again, this time scoring the equalizing goal. Kistmann played a ball to the top of the box, finding Ales Kohoutek. Kohoutek flicked a ball into the box, finding the head of Kisoka who sent the ball into net for the equalizer.
Once again, @Elie_Kisoka is the miracle man! https://t.co/tSvQm7leUC pic.twitter.com/JrlxtGp4hr
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) August 25, 2024
STATS TO NOTE
- Kisoka becomes the first Roo to score in back-to-back games since Brice Middleton scored against Creighton and UCSB last season.Â
- Kansas City's three goals through the first two games tie the most of the Ryan Pore era. The Roos also scored three goals in the first two games of the 2022 season.
- McGaugh made five saves on 15 shots faced, bringing his season total to eight.Â
UP NEXT
The Roos are back in action with their home opener on Thursday, taking on UC Santa Barbara. Buy tickets here.
Team Stats
Gabriel Bracken Serra (1)
Assisted By: Olivier Sylvain
GOAL by USF Bracken Serra, Gabriel Assist by Sylvain, Olivier.
68:05
Brayden Beason (1)
GOAL by USF Beason, Brayden.
69:04
Raphael Kistmann (1)
Assisted By: Elie Kisoka
GOAL by KC Kistmann, Raphael Assist by Kisoka, Elie.
70:49
Elie Kisoka (2)
Assisted By: Raphael Kistmann , Ales Kohoutek
GOAL by KC Kisoka, Elie Assist by Kistmann, Raphael and Kohoutek, Ales.
83:26
