Mavericks' Man-Down Fight Ends in Draw Against Bulldogs

Wednesday, September 13

Des Moines, IA

7:00 P.M.

Omaha

2-3-1, 0-0-1

Drake

1-4-1, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Omaha	2	0	2
Drake	2	0	2

Mavericks' Man-Down Fight Ends in Draw Against Bulldogs

Sep 13, 2023 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Des Moines, IA. -- The Omaha Mavericks finished the match against the Drake Bulldogs in a 2-2 draw. The Mavericks started off strong with a two goal lead early in the first half but couldn't find the go-ahead goal in the second half.

With their first draw of the season, the Mavericks now hold a 2-3-1 record.

How It Happened
   • In just the second minute of the match, Wawa Palga drew a foul in the box, resulting in a penalty kick for the Mavericks. Theo Klein took the kick and found success with his shot, giving the Mavericks an early 1-0 lead.
   • In the ninth minute Palga, in the box, connected his pass to Ede Gramberg who fired a shot to the back of the net. His goal put Omaha up 2-0.
   • The Mavericks gave up their first goal in the 11th minute, making the game 2-1.
   • In the 43rd minute the Bulldogs were given a corner kick opportunity and found the back of the net off of it, tying the game 2-2.
   • Just about a minute after the game was tied, Luke Smith was given a red card, putting the Mavericks down a man for the remaining 47 minutes of the match.
   • Despite being a man-down in the second half, the Mavericks held the Bulldogs to just five shots on goal, and fought to keep the game tied.
   • Gonzalo Cuevas was able to get a shot in during the 63' minute.
   • The Mavericks had possession for 40% of the second half, and was able to keep it in the attacking zone for 34% of that time.

Inside the Box
   • The Mavericks were out-shot 16-4 and trailed shots on goal 10-2.
   • Omaha was not allowed a single corner, compared to the Bulldogs six in the 90 minutes.
   • Gramberg extended his scoring streak to three games.
   • Palga also extended his assist streak to three games.
   • Lute Lillo Portero made a career high eight saves.
   • Lillo Portero has now recorded a 2-3-1 record.

Point Breakdown
   • Theo Klein- 2 pts (1G)
   • Ede Gramberg- 2 pts (1G)
   • Wawa Palga- 1 pt (1A)

Up Next
The Mavericks return to Omaha for a home contest against UT Rio Grande Valley on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.