Late Goal Puts Yale Past Army, 2-1

Tuesday, October 16

West Point, NY

7 PM

Army West Point

5-7-1, 2-3PL

Yale

6-4-2, 1-1-1IVY

YALE

ARMY

Late Goal Puts Yale Past Army, 2-1

October 16, 2018 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

WEST POINT, N.Y. – A goal in the 89th minute allowed Yale to take the lead before the Army West Point men's soccer team was ultimately defeated, 2-1, on Tuesday night in a non-conference tilt at Clinton Field at Malek Stadium.

The Black Knights (5-7-1, 2-3 Patriot League) and Bulldogs (6-4-2, 1-1-1 Ivy League) both recorded double-digit shots in the contest, but it was Yale picking up the late score for the victory. The Bulldogs also held the edge in corners, generating 10 compared to Army's four.

Keenan O'Shea had the lone goal of the night for the Cadets, marking his eighth of the season and second straight game in which he found the back of the net.

ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES

O'Shea recorded his 20th point of the season.
With 38 points in his career, the junior forward now has sole possession of 16th all-time.
Three of O'Shea's four shots were placed on goal.
Justin Stoll tied his season-high save total with seven against the Bulldogs.
Christian Takaki tallied an assist for the second consecutive contest.
He now has two helpers this season and three in his career.
Chris DeBruyne made his first collegiate start.
Army notched 10 shots opposite Yale.
It was the seventh time this season and the fourth straight outing the Cadets reached double-figures in shots.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After a scoreless 30 minutes of action to start the game, Yale broke through in the 31st minute. From the right side of the field, Nicky Downs played a ball to the top of the box where Mark Winhoffer received it before turning and firing a shot into the back of the net to put the Bulldogs up 1-0.
It remained a one-score game in favor of Yale until the 59th minute. Takaki dribbled through a crowd of Yale defenders before sending a through ball to O'Shea, who was patiently waiting, and he flicked a shot over the sliding goalkeeper for the equalizer.
Nearly a full 30 minutes passed and the two sides were still deadlocked at 1-1. However, in the 89th minute, John Leisman played a ball down the right side of the field to Lucas Kirby and he sent a cross into the box, setting up Aldo Quevedo for the game-winning goal.

UP NEXT
Army will resume Patriot League play on Saturday when Bucknell makes the trip to West Point for a 7 p.m. tilt at Malek Stadium at Clinton Field.