Athletic Association conference match on Saturday, Sept. 29, sixth-ranked men’s soccer defeated the Case Western Reserve University Spartans 3-1 in Cleveland, Ohio.
This victory improved the squad’s historic run to an amazing 9-0-0, making them the only team in their conference with a perfect record. The previously undefeated Brandeis Judges tied the University of Rochester Yellow Jackets in their UAA opener.
“I’m pleased with our performance against Case because it was a big test to see how we would be on the road, and we rose to the challenge,” senior forward Kyle Green said.
NYU had a strong, offensive first quarter in which they scored two of their three goals. Green did not fail to fulfill expectations; scoring twice with one goal in the seventh minute. He is the team leader with eight goals and 19 points so far this season. Green’s in-the-box tap started at sophomore midfielder Mickey Ingerman’s feet.
“As far as being effective offensively, I have to give props to great service from Ryan Horch and Mickey Ingerman for the fantastic balls they played me that really make putting them away much easier,” Green said.
Case forward Chris Cveko tied up the game in the 34th minute to snap Violets goalies senior Jonas Poster and sophomore Forrest Sexton’s 501:17 minute shutout. NYU has six shutouts for the season and only three goals scored against them, vindicating Coach Behan’s use of a five-man midfield.
A version of this article appeared in the Oct. 1 print edition. Francisco Navas is a contributing writer. Email him at [email protected].