Defensive Front Hold Strong as Men's Soccer Ties Fairleigh Dickinson 0-0

Friday, October 11

3 pm

Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics

1-8-2, 0-2-2

Fairleigh Dickinson

4-5-2, 0-1-2

Fairleigh Dickinson

Sacred Heart

Defensive Front Hold Strong as Men's Soccer Ties Fairleigh Dickinson 0-0

10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

FAIRFIELD, CT- The Sacred Heart University Men's Soccer team tied Fairleigh Dickinson this afternoon 0-0 as tight defense was the key highlight of the game. The Pioneers will return to action on Friday Oct. 18 when SHU hosts Mount Saint Mary's. Kick-off is set for 3:00 p.m.

First Half

Both sides would be limited in shots in the opening half as SHU was outshot by the Knights 3-6.
Strong defense by SHU in the opening half made light work for senior goalie Robert Strain as he only recorded one save in the opening half.
The Pioneers would have a shot to take the lead as they would attempt two corners in the half but both were unsuccessful in the opening half to keep the game at 0-0.

Second Half

Fairleigh Dickinson would increase its attack as a they would attempt 12 shots in the second half while holding SHU to just one.
While the Knights took many shots in the half, Strain would only have to save four of those shots.
Neither team would be able to score in the half sending the game to overtime

Overtime

The Knights would be the only team able to fire off a shot in overtime as they attempted six total while the defense held SHU to zero shots the entire overtime.
Neither side would be able to score though resulting in the Pioneers second straight tie by a score of 0-0.

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