DAYTON – The University of Dayton men's soccer team gave up a goal in the 92
nd minute to suffer a heartbreaking 1-0 overtime loss to Ohio State Friday.
The Flyers (0-3-0) hung with the Buckeyes (2-1-0) for the majority of the game, but were unable to hold on late.
KEY STATS
- OSU's Joe Ortiz headed home the game-winning goal in the 92nd minute off the corner kick from Jack Holland.
- Dayton outshot Ohio State 12-9 in the game and put four on target.
- Fouls were 20 to 15 against UD.
- Goalkeeper Federico Barrios made two huge penalty kick saves and finished with four total saves.
- Senior Rok Taneski and junior Ivan Arnaldo both led the Flyers with three shots.
- There were five yellow cards in the contest.
- Freshmen Jaden Jones-Riley and Andy Sanchez made their collegiate debuts.
COACH'S COMMENTS
"I thought it was actually an improvement from our last two games," said head coach
Dennis Currier. "I though positional-wise we did well, especially on the defensive end. It was a high level game and it could have gone either way. I don't think we were too clinical in the final third and that was probably the difference. Federico's two PK saves kept us in the game and gave us a chance. It's always heartbreaking to lose in overtime, but I thought we grew tonight and was proud of how hard our guys fought. It was a great atmosphere, great fans, and would have like to put in the game-winner."
UP NEXT
- The Flyers will continue the Dayton Classic Monday, hosting Northern Illinois at 5:30 p.m. at Baujan Field.