Tuesday, September 26
Caniglia Field
7 p.m.
Omaha
7-2-1
0
vs
1
Creighton
6-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Omaha Mavericks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Elvir Ibisevic works for a shot against the Creighton defense on Tuesday night.
Photo by: Mark Kuhlmann
Mavericks Fall to Creighton, 1-0
Sep 26, 2017 | Men's Soccer
OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Creighton in front of a program record crowd of 4,986 on Tuesday night at Caniglia Field.
The loss was the Mavericks' first at home this season and dropped them to 7-2-1 overall. Â The Bluejays improved to 6-3 overall.
After 77 minutes of scoreless soccer, Creighton's Lucas Stauffer sent a cross in front of the net, setting up Ricky Lopez-Espin for a header, which beat Omaha goalkeeper Joseph Ghitis for the lone goal of the game.
Turning Point
Omaha looked to take the lead in the 11th minute. Â Diego Gutierrez took a shot from the right wing that CU keeper Michael Kluver deflected. Â The ball landed at the feet of Elvir Ibisevic who ripped a shot that found its way into the back of the net, but the goal was disallowed due to an Omaha player being offside.
Inside the Box Score
Up Next
The Mavericks return to Summit League play this weekend when they host Fort Wayne on Saturday, Sept. 30. Â Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
The loss was the Mavericks' first at home this season and dropped them to 7-2-1 overall. Â The Bluejays improved to 6-3 overall.
After 77 minutes of scoreless soccer, Creighton's Lucas Stauffer sent a cross in front of the net, setting up Ricky Lopez-Espin for a header, which beat Omaha goalkeeper Joseph Ghitis for the lone goal of the game.
Turning Point
Omaha looked to take the lead in the 11th minute. Â Diego Gutierrez took a shot from the right wing that CU keeper Michael Kluver deflected. Â The ball landed at the feet of Elvir Ibisevic who ripped a shot that found its way into the back of the net, but the goal was disallowed due to an Omaha player being offside.
Inside the Box Score
- Creighton held an 11-10 edge in shots, but Omaha held a 3-2 advantage in shots on goal.
- Diego Gutierrez led Omaha with two shots on goal.
- Goalkeeper Joseph Ghitis played the full 90 minutes and made one save.
- The two teams combined for 23 fouls and four yellow cards in the match.
Up Next
The Mavericks return to Summit League play this weekend when they host Fort Wayne on Saturday, Sept. 30. Â Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
CU
OMAHA
Goals
1
0
Shots
11
10
Shots on Goal
2
3
Saves
3
1
Corners
6
6
Fouls
10
13
Scoring Plays
LOPEZ-ESPIN, Ricky (5)
Assisted By: STAUFFER, Lucas
cross then header
77:07
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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