Saturday, September 30
Omaha, Neb.
7:00 P.M.
Omaha
4-3-2, 1-0-1
3
vs
0
Western Illinois
1-8-1, 0-2-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Ill. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omaha | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Trio of Goals and Shutout Seals First Conference Win for the Mavericks
Sep 30, 2023 | Men's Soccer
Omaha, Neb. -- The Omaha Mavericks recorded their first conference win with a 3-0 shutout over the Western Illinois Leathernecks. The Mavericks got the early lead and rolled with that momentum for the remainder of the match.
Omaha improves to a 4-3-2 overall record and is now 1-0-1 in Summit League Play. With the win tonight the Mavericks went undefeated in the month of September (4-0-2).
How It Happened
• In the first half the Leathernecks were putting on the pressure. Western Illinois got four shots on goal within the first 45.
• In the 30th minute Mathis Pilon St-Louis found the back of the net with just a tap of the ball. The goal was set up by Gonzalo Cuevas. He passed it off to Junior Casillas, who passed it back to Cuevas for a shot that was tipped in by Pilon St-Louis.
• The Leathernecks got in four more shots on goal during the second half, that were all saved by Nathanael Sallah.
• During the 66th minute Wawa Palga was fouled in the box, giving the Mavericks a penalty kick opportunity. Theo Klein took the kick and recorded the goal with a shot to the bottom right corner.
• Then again in the final seconds of the game, Calvan Berteau drew a foul in the box, for the Mavericks' second PK of the match. Klein netted a brace and went 2-2 on the night with a rocket to the middle of the net.
• With the second successful penalty kick the Mavericks sealed the deal on the 3-0 conference win.
Inside the Box
• The Mavericks out-shot the Leathernecks 14-12 and but trailed shots on goal 8-6.
• Omaha had the upper hand with six corner kick opportunities, while holding Western Illinois to just four.
• Pilon St-Louis recorded his second goal of the season. While Casillas and Cuevas recorded their second assists of the season.
• Klein recorded a brace and is now 3-3 on penalty kicks.
• Klein led the team in shots (4) and shots on goal (3).
• Sallah recorded a career high eight saves and his second shutout of the season.
• Sallah now improves to a 2-0-0 record.
Point Breakdown:
• Theo Klein- 4 pts (2G)
• Mathis Pilon St-Louis- 2 pts (1G)
• Junior Casillas- 1 pt (1A)
• Gonzalo Cuevas- 1 pt (1A)
Up Next
The Mavericks will head down the road for a match against Creighton on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.
Omaha improves to a 4-3-2 overall record and is now 1-0-1 in Summit League Play. With the win tonight the Mavericks went undefeated in the month of September (4-0-2).
How It Happened
• In the first half the Leathernecks were putting on the pressure. Western Illinois got four shots on goal within the first 45.
• In the 30th minute Mathis Pilon St-Louis found the back of the net with just a tap of the ball. The goal was set up by Gonzalo Cuevas. He passed it off to Junior Casillas, who passed it back to Cuevas for a shot that was tipped in by Pilon St-Louis.
Threading the needle🪡
— Omaha Men's Soccer (@OmahaMSOC) October 1, 2023
15➡️2➡️7#OmahaMSOC pic.twitter.com/OggF2JRbP1
• The Leathernecks got in four more shots on goal during the second half, that were all saved by Nathanael Sallah.
Nothing getting past Sallah today🙅♂️🛑#OmahaMSOC pic.twitter.com/oDjweVrDaQ
— Omaha Men's Soccer (@OmahaMSOC) October 1, 2023
• During the 66th minute Wawa Palga was fouled in the box, giving the Mavericks a penalty kick opportunity. Theo Klein took the kick and recorded the goal with a shot to the bottom right corner.
He makes it look easy👀
— Omaha Men's Soccer (@OmahaMSOC) October 1, 2023
Klein is now 2-2 on the PK.
#OmahaMSOC pic.twitter.com/e2t9AplODI
• Then again in the final seconds of the game, Calvan Berteau drew a foul in the box, for the Mavericks' second PK of the match. Klein netted a brace and went 2-2 on the night with a rocket to the middle of the net.
He just doesn't miss😮💨#OmahaMSOC pic.twitter.com/mJIvKIjzD4
— Omaha Men's Soccer (@OmahaMSOC) October 1, 2023
• With the second successful penalty kick the Mavericks sealed the deal on the 3-0 conference win.
Inside the Box
• The Mavericks out-shot the Leathernecks 14-12 and but trailed shots on goal 8-6.
• Omaha had the upper hand with six corner kick opportunities, while holding Western Illinois to just four.
• Pilon St-Louis recorded his second goal of the season. While Casillas and Cuevas recorded their second assists of the season.
• Klein recorded a brace and is now 3-3 on penalty kicks.
• Klein led the team in shots (4) and shots on goal (3).
• Sallah recorded a career high eight saves and his second shutout of the season.
• Sallah now improves to a 2-0-0 record.
Point Breakdown:
• Theo Klein- 4 pts (2G)
• Mathis Pilon St-Louis- 2 pts (1G)
• Junior Casillas- 1 pt (1A)
• Gonzalo Cuevas- 1 pt (1A)
Up Next
The Mavericks will head down the road for a match against Creighton on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.
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WIU
UNO
Goals
0
3
Shots
12
14
Shots on Goal
8
6
Saves
3
7
Corners
4
6
Fouls
9
11
Scoring Plays
Mathis Pilon St-Louis (2)
Assisted By: Gonzalo Cuevas , Junior Casillas
GOAL by UNO Pilon St-Louis, Mathis Assist by Cuevas, Gonzalo and Casillas, Junior.
29:25
Theo Klein (2)
UNO Theo Klein PENALTY KICK GOAL.
65:23
Theo Klein (2)
UNO Theo Klein PENALTY KICK GOAL.
89:36
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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