TicketsSept. 10, 2010
Postgame Interview with head coachHylton Dayes
CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati men's soccer team played to a scoreless draw against Appalachian State on Friday (Sept. 10) night in Gettler Stadium.
The Bearcats (1-0-2) stay unbeaten on the season and post the second shutout in three matches. Appalachian State is yet to be beaten this season, moving to 1-0-2 in 2010.
Cincinnati outshot the Mountaineers, 15-5, and has posted 43 shots over its last two matches with only a single goal to show for it.
UC nearly broke through in the early stages when Branden Stelmak (Broadview Heights, Ohio/Brecksville-Broadview Heights) saw a header clang off the crossbar in the eighth minute.
That would be the best chance of the half and maybe of the entire match, as both clubs clamped down defensively. UC outshot the Mountaineers, 6-1, in the stanza.
The second half saw more physical play and few quality scoring chances. Three yellow cards were handed out and 24 fouls were called from the start of the second half through the final whistle.
UC had a quality opportunity in the 75th minute when Tristan Watson (Brampton, Ontario/Lakeland C.C.) was taken down just outside the 18-yard box. The free kick was taken by Andre Sharpe (St. Catharine, Jamaica/Graceland), who sent his right-footed blast just over the crossbar.
Goalkeeper Matt Williams (Portland, Maine/Cheverus) made just one save, but came up big on several crossing passes and corner kicks, punching the ball out of harm's way. He picked up his second shutout of the season and the 13th of his career, moving into sole possession of sixth place on the school's shutout list.
The Bearcats will take on Fordham on Sunday, Sept. 12, in Gettler Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. as UC looks to stay unbeaten on the campaign.