(GREEN BAY ATHLETICS) FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Green Bay men’s soccer dropped its first Horizon League road game to Purdue Fort Wayne, falling 2-0.
A goal was scored in each half for the Mastodons to defeat the Phoenix. Green Bay fell to 6-3 overall and 1-1 in the Horizon League. Purdue Fort Wayne improves to 5-2-1 and 2-0 in the HL.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Purdue Fort Wayne struck early on Abe Arellano’s goal in the 10th minute. Tommy Coughlin and Andrew Paolucci nearly answered moments later on consecutive shots on goal, but PFW goalkeeper Nic Diana made two saves. The Phoenix was able to tally four shots but the Mastodons dominated the back end of the first frame, racking up five shots (none on goal) in the final 22:35, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Out of the break, GB’s Chris Album recorded a shot on goal which was saved in the 51st minute. Purdue Fort Wayne was attacking in the 58th minute when Brandon Nunez found Felipe Medina, who buried his shot to extend the lead to 2-0. Green Bay’s last good chance occurred in the 66th minute when So Nishikawa blasted a shot to the right side of the goal, but Diana tallied another save. Purdue Fort Wayne allowed just one shot in the final 24:32 as Green Bay fell 2-0.
GAME NOTES
- Green Bay outshot Purdue Fort Wayne 11-10 overall and 4-3 on goal.
- PFW recorded four saves compared to Green Bay’s one.
- The Phoenix had seven corner kicks over the Mastodons’ four.
UP NEXT
Green Bay will be in action at home next Saturday at 1 p.m. for Oktoberfest against Cleveland State.
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