
Aidan Antcliff (3) celebrates after his goal on Saturday.
Men's Soccer Rallies For 2-1 Win Over Robert Morris
10/5/2024 3:49:00 PM | Men's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Two first half goals lifted the Purdue Fort Wayne men's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Robert Morris on Saturday (Oct. 5) afternoon at the Hefner Soccer Complex.
It was the first league loss for Robert Morris. The win moves the Mastodons to 3-1 in the Horizon League with nine points and in a tie for first place with Green Bay. The Mastodons also handed Green Bay their only loss of the season.
The 'Dons fell behind after a goal by Robert Morris in the eighth minute. Chase Gilley scored with Logan Gilley assisting. It would be one of only three shots on goals given up by the 'Dons in the contest. Sep Habibi started for the 'Dons in goal and earned his first shutout as a Mastodon.
The match was evened at one in the 19th minute on a penalty kick goal by Juan Romero.
The Mastodons' second goal, and ultimately winning tally, came in the 26th minute. Robert Morris tried to clear a ball out of their box but their attempt found Aidan Antcliff about 20 yards out. Antcliff got the ball to his left foot and Antcliff rocketed the ball into the right side of the net. His goal, his second of the season, was the difference in the contest.
The 'Dons finished the game with a 6-3 edge in shots on goal.
Purdue Fort Wayne is 4-0 at home this season.
Purdue Fort Wayne is now 6-3-1 (Horizon League). Robert Morris falls to 5-4-2 (2-1-1 Horizon League). The 'Dons are back in action on Saturday (Oct. 12) at Oakland.
It was the first league loss for Robert Morris. The win moves the Mastodons to 3-1 in the Horizon League with nine points and in a tie for first place with Green Bay. The Mastodons also handed Green Bay their only loss of the season.
The 'Dons fell behind after a goal by Robert Morris in the eighth minute. Chase Gilley scored with Logan Gilley assisting. It would be one of only three shots on goals given up by the 'Dons in the contest. Sep Habibi started for the 'Dons in goal and earned his first shutout as a Mastodon.
The match was evened at one in the 19th minute on a penalty kick goal by Juan Romero.
The Mastodons' second goal, and ultimately winning tally, came in the 26th minute. Robert Morris tried to clear a ball out of their box but their attempt found Aidan Antcliff about 20 yards out. Antcliff got the ball to his left foot and Antcliff rocketed the ball into the right side of the net. His goal, his second of the season, was the difference in the contest.
The 'Dons finished the game with a 6-3 edge in shots on goal.
Purdue Fort Wayne is 4-0 at home this season.
Purdue Fort Wayne is now 6-3-1 (Horizon League). Robert Morris falls to 5-4-2 (2-1-1 Horizon League). The 'Dons are back in action on Saturday (Oct. 12) at Oakland.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
Team Stats
RMU
PFW
Goals
1
2
Shots
14
12
Shots on Goal
3
6
Saves
3
1
Corners
7
3
Fouls
14
11
Scoring Plays

Chase Gilley (6)
Assisted By: Logan Gilley
Off saved shot
07:34

Juan Romero
PFW Juan Romero PENALTY KICK GOAL.
18:12

Aidan Antcliff (2)
Off failed cleared attempt from RMU
25:07
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