Xavier University Athletics
Tuesday, October 9
Chicago, IL
7 PM
Xavier University
4-3-5
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Loyola
5-4-2
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Xavier
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Loyola Chicago
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Men's Soccer Drops Road Match at Loyola, 1-0
10.09.18 | Men's Soccer
CHICAGO – Loyola Chicago took advantage of one of the few scoring chances for either team, getting a 29th minute goal to steal a 1-0 win over Xavier men's soccer on Tuesday night at Loyola Soccer Park.
The Ramblers managed just two shots on goal and outshot Xavier 6-4 in a mostly even match, but Vasco Cardoso got loose in the box and on the end of a cross from Billy Hency for the game-winner in the first half.
Xavier dropped to 4-3-5, 2-1-1 BIG EAST with six matches to play, including a big matchup against No. 12 Creighton on Friday night at 7 p.m. at XU Soccer Complex.
Loyola Chicago improved to 5-4-2 with the win.
• Xavier returns home where it is unbeaten in 14 straight matches to face No. 12 Creighton in a pivotal BIG EAST showdown on Friday night at 7 p.m. Stay tuned to GoXavier.com and follow @XavierMSOC on Twitter for the latest updates.
29' | Loyola 1-0 | Vasco Cardoso finished off a cross from the middle of the box on the end of a cross from Billy Hency, giving Loyola a first half lead.
• Loyola outshot Xavier 6-4, including a 2-0 edge in shots on goal.
• Xavier took a 3-1 lead in corner kick opportunities, but the three corners were a season low for XU.
• Colin Hanley made a second straight start in goal, making one save and allowing one goal. His GAA for the season is 0.40 in three matches.
• Jacob Goodall led XU with a pair of shots, while Simen Hestnes and Cameron Belle also had a chance each.
• Xavier was held scoreless for the fourth time this season.
• XU's four shots were a season low and the Musketeers were held without a shot on frame for just the second time this season.
• Loyola now leads the all-time series 7-3-3.
The Ramblers managed just two shots on goal and outshot Xavier 6-4 in a mostly even match, but Vasco Cardoso got loose in the box and on the end of a cross from Billy Hency for the game-winner in the first half.
Xavier dropped to 4-3-5, 2-1-1 BIG EAST with six matches to play, including a big matchup against No. 12 Creighton on Friday night at 7 p.m. at XU Soccer Complex.
Loyola Chicago improved to 5-4-2 with the win.
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NEXT UP |
• Xavier returns home where it is unbeaten in 14 straight matches to face No. 12 Creighton in a pivotal BIG EAST showdown on Friday night at 7 p.m. Stay tuned to GoXavier.com and follow @XavierMSOC on Twitter for the latest updates.
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HOW THEY SCORED |
29' | Loyola 1-0 | Vasco Cardoso finished off a cross from the middle of the box on the end of a cross from Billy Hency, giving Loyola a first half lead.
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NOTABLE |
• Loyola outshot Xavier 6-4, including a 2-0 edge in shots on goal.
• Xavier took a 3-1 lead in corner kick opportunities, but the three corners were a season low for XU.
• Colin Hanley made a second straight start in goal, making one save and allowing one goal. His GAA for the season is 0.40 in three matches.
• Jacob Goodall led XU with a pair of shots, while Simen Hestnes and Cameron Belle also had a chance each.
• Xavier was held scoreless for the fourth time this season.
• XU's four shots were a season low and the Musketeers were held without a shot on frame for just the second time this season.
• Loyola now leads the all-time series 7-3-3.
Team Stats
XU
LOY
Goals
0
1
Shots
4
6
Shots on Goal
0
2
Saves
1
0
Corners
3
1
Fouls
12
10
Scoring Plays
Vasco Cardoso (2)
Assisted By: Billy Hency
Cross to goal in the box... Goal scorer kicks it in on the fly...
28:40
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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