Marquette University Athletics

MU Falls to No. 12 St. John's, 4-0
10/4/2019 5:40:00 PM | Men's Soccer
MILWAUKEE – The Marquette University men's soccer team fell 4-0 to No. 12 St. John's tonight at Valley Fields in BIG EAST action.
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After a back-and-forth first 35 minutes of the game, SJU senior defender Rafael Bustamante netted the lone goal of the first half off one touch from a pass off a corner kick to put the Red Storm up 1-0.
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SJU went into the half leading despite being outshot by MU, 6-4.
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The Red Storm scored the first of three second half goals in the 55th minute as Atila Ashrafi ripped a shot from the middle of the box off the outstretched arms of MU keeper Cedrik Stern and into the left corner of the net.
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SJU forward Tani Oluwayseyi put the game out of reach with goals in the 62nd and 88th minutes to give his team a four-goal victory at Valley Fields.
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The Golden Eagles found themselves in several scoring positions but struggled to find the back of the net. Four of their 12 shots on the night were on frame.
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Sophomore keeper Cedrik Stern registered a game-high four saves on the evening in his first start of the year.
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With the loss, MU moves to 4-5-1 (1-2-0 BIG EAST) on the year while SJU improves to 9-1-0 (3-0-0 BIG EAST).
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UP NEXT:
Coach Bennett and the Golden Eagles are back in action on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7:05 p.m. against the Green Bay Phoenix. The game will take place at Valley Fields as the team celebrates Hispanic Heritage Night.
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Keep up with the Marquette men's soccer program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteSoccer) and Instagram (@MarquetteSoccer) and `liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteSoccer).
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After a back-and-forth first 35 minutes of the game, SJU senior defender Rafael Bustamante netted the lone goal of the first half off one touch from a pass off a corner kick to put the Red Storm up 1-0.
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SJU went into the half leading despite being outshot by MU, 6-4.
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The Red Storm scored the first of three second half goals in the 55th minute as Atila Ashrafi ripped a shot from the middle of the box off the outstretched arms of MU keeper Cedrik Stern and into the left corner of the net.
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SJU forward Tani Oluwayseyi put the game out of reach with goals in the 62nd and 88th minutes to give his team a four-goal victory at Valley Fields.
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The Golden Eagles found themselves in several scoring positions but struggled to find the back of the net. Four of their 12 shots on the night were on frame.
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Sophomore keeper Cedrik Stern registered a game-high four saves on the evening in his first start of the year.
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47' | Stern starts off the second half with his second save of the night.
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With the loss, MU moves to 4-5-1 (1-2-0 BIG EAST) on the year while SJU improves to 9-1-0 (3-0-0 BIG EAST).
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UP NEXT:
Coach Bennett and the Golden Eagles are back in action on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7:05 p.m. against the Green Bay Phoenix. The game will take place at Valley Fields as the team celebrates Hispanic Heritage Night.
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Keep up with the Marquette men's soccer program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteSoccer) and Instagram (@MarquetteSoccer) and `liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteSoccer).
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Team Stats
SJU
MAR
Goals
4
0
Shots
14
12
Shots on Goal
8
4
Saves
4
4
Corners
3
8
Fouls
9
8
Scoring Plays

Rafael Bustamante (1)
Assisted By: Einar Lye , Matt Forster
One touch shot off a pass from Lye after a corner kick
34:06

Atila Ashrafi (1)
Assisted By: Niko Petridis
Pass from right corner to center of the box, right-footed strike
54:41

Tani Oluwaseyi (2)
Breakaway after a turnover
61:56

Tani Oluwaseyi (2)
Assisted By: Skage Simonsen
Breakaway goal off a through ball pass from Simonsen
87:38
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