Wednesday, September 10
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
2-0-3, 0-0-0
3
vs
0
Manchester
0-2-3, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Manchester
0
0
0
Purdue Fort Wayne
3
0
3
Shane Anderson
Photo by: Josh Gales
'Dons Continue Undefeated Start in Front of Record Crowd
9/10/2025 9:42:00 PM | Men's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A record crowd of 1,062 fans for the annual Party at the Pitch contest saw the Purdue Fort Wayne men's soccer team defeat Manchester 3-0 on Wednesday (Sept 10) evening. The Mastodons improve to 2-0-3 on the season. The last time the 'Dons started a season unbeaten in the first five matches was 1978.
The 'Dons will put their undefeated start on the line in Horizon League play on Saturday (Sept. 13) vs. Oakland in a 4 p.m. start at the Hefner Soccer Complex.
Purdue Fort Wayne held a 20-3 edge in shots on goal. All three goals for the 'Dons came in the first half. Angel Rodriguez scored in the 10th minute and the 13th minute. Both goals were assisted by Shane Anderson. The second Rodriguez goal was a bouncing shot from outside the 18 box.
It was Anderson's turn to get in on the scoring when he recorded a tally in the 31st minute on a strike from about 22 yards.
Sep Habibi and Josh Jones combined for the shutout. It is the third shutout of the season for Purdue Fort Wayne.
Wednesday's crowd was boosted by a Mastodon women's game vs. Ball State to start the day, as well as food trucks, beer tents, giveaways and other fun. The event was in partnership with Student Activities Board and presented by the Army ROTC.
Manchester is 0-1-3 on the season.
The 'Dons will put their undefeated start on the line in Horizon League play on Saturday (Sept. 13) vs. Oakland in a 4 p.m. start at the Hefner Soccer Complex.
Purdue Fort Wayne held a 20-3 edge in shots on goal. All three goals for the 'Dons came in the first half. Angel Rodriguez scored in the 10th minute and the 13th minute. Both goals were assisted by Shane Anderson. The second Rodriguez goal was a bouncing shot from outside the 18 box.
It was Anderson's turn to get in on the scoring when he recorded a tally in the 31st minute on a strike from about 22 yards.
Sep Habibi and Josh Jones combined for the shutout. It is the third shutout of the season for Purdue Fort Wayne.
Wednesday's crowd was boosted by a Mastodon women's game vs. Ball State to start the day, as well as food trucks, beer tents, giveaways and other fun. The event was in partnership with Student Activities Board and presented by the Army ROTC.
Manchester is 0-1-3 on the season.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
Team Stats
MAN
PFW
Goals
0
3
Shots
7
35
Shots on Goal
3
20
Saves
16
3
Corners
0
10
Fouls
4
8
Scoring Plays
Angel Rodriguez (2)
Assisted By: Shane Anderson
off corner
09:53
Angel Rodriguez (2)
Assisted By: Shane Anderson
long bouncing shot through traffic
12:37
Shane Anderson (2)
moved to his right to make space
30:47
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
2
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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/ Men's Soccer
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/ Men's Soccer
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/ Men's SoccerMF
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