Thursday, November 9
Omaha, NE
5:00 P.M.
Omaha
10-5-2
2
vs
0
Western Illinois (No. 2 seed)
5-10-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Mavericks | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| WIU | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fred Frimpong scored both Omaha goals on Thursday night as the Mavericks defeated Western Illinois, 2-0, and advanced to the Summit League Championship finals.
Photo by: Mark Kuhlmann
Frimpong Scores Twice as Omaha Advances to Summit League Title Game
Nov 9, 2017 | Men's Soccer
OMAHA, Neb. – Fred Frimpong scored two goals, and Joseph Ghitis made three saves to help the third-seeded Omaha men's soccer team upset second-seeded Western Illinois 2-0, in the Summit League Men's Soccer Championship Semifinals on Thursday evening at Caniglia Field.  Omaha advances to face top-seeded Denver in the tournament championship match on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.
The Mavericks improved to 10-5-2 on the season. Â The Fighting Leathernecks end their season with a 5-10-1 overall record. Â
Omaha jumped out to a 1-0 advantage in the 13th minute after Emmanuel Hamzat beat a pair of defenders down the right side and placed a pass directly in front of Frimpong who touched the ball into the back of the net from the top of the six-yard box.
UNO increased its lead to 2-0 in the 61st minute after Frimpong corralled a pass from Diego Gutierrez and sprinted down the right side. Â After beating a defender at the top of the box, Frimpong slipped a shot between the legs of the Western Illinois goalkeeper for the score.
Inside the Box Score
•   The goals by Frimpong were the first of his collegiate career.
•   Omaha outshot Western Illinois 16-10 and held a 6-3 advantage in shots on goal.
•   Gutierrez had a game-high four shots (one on frame) and had an assist.
•   Ghitis played the full 90 minutes and collected three saves in the shutout victory.
•   The Mavericks held a 7-6 lead in corner kicks.
Maverick News and Notes
•   The Mavericks improved to 8-1-1 at Caniglia Field this season.
•   Omaha and Denver will meet in the Summit League Men's Soccer Championship match for the second-straight season.  The Pioneers topped the Mavericks 2-1 last season in Denver.
•   Ghitis earned his 26th career win and 16th shutout.
•   Hamzat moved into fifth all-time in career points with 30.
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The Mavericks improved to 10-5-2 on the season. Â The Fighting Leathernecks end their season with a 5-10-1 overall record. Â
Omaha jumped out to a 1-0 advantage in the 13th minute after Emmanuel Hamzat beat a pair of defenders down the right side and placed a pass directly in front of Frimpong who touched the ball into the back of the net from the top of the six-yard box.
UNO increased its lead to 2-0 in the 61st minute after Frimpong corralled a pass from Diego Gutierrez and sprinted down the right side. Â After beating a defender at the top of the box, Frimpong slipped a shot between the legs of the Western Illinois goalkeeper for the score.
Inside the Box Score
•   The goals by Frimpong were the first of his collegiate career.
•   Omaha outshot Western Illinois 16-10 and held a 6-3 advantage in shots on goal.
•   Gutierrez had a game-high four shots (one on frame) and had an assist.
•   Ghitis played the full 90 minutes and collected three saves in the shutout victory.
•   The Mavericks held a 7-6 lead in corner kicks.
Maverick News and Notes
•   The Mavericks improved to 8-1-1 at Caniglia Field this season.
•   Omaha and Denver will meet in the Summit League Men's Soccer Championship match for the second-straight season.  The Pioneers topped the Mavericks 2-1 last season in Denver.
•   Ghitis earned his 26th career win and 16th shutout.
•   Hamzat moved into fifth all-time in career points with 30.
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OMAHA
WIU
Goals
2
0
Shots
16
10
Shots on Goal
6
3
Saves
3
4
Corners
7
6
Fouls
9
9
Scoring Plays
Fred Frimpong (1)
Assisted By: Emmanuel Hamzat
Nice footwork on the wing ball put into
12:22
Fred Frimpong (2)
Assisted By: Diego Gutierrez , Joseph Ghitis
breakaway finished between the keepers l
60:17
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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