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Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Men's Soccer Falls 1-0 At Villanova For First BIG EAST Loss
10/22/2016 2:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Creighton held a 22-5 shot advantage, but was shutout for the third time this season
The Creighton men's soccer team tallied its first BIG EAST loss as Villanova defeated the Bluejays 1-0 at the Higgins Soccer Complex in Villanova, Pa. on Saturday afternoon.
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No. 10 Creighton fell to 8-3-3 overall and 4-1-1 in the BIG EAST, while the Wildcats improved to 8-5-2 overall and 3-2-1 during league play.
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Miguel Polley scored Villanova's lone goal during the 21st minute. Polley fired a free kick from outside the left side of the 18-yard box towards the front of the goal where a Creighton defender deflected the ball before it slipped past Alex Kapp.
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In the 37th minute, the Bluejays had their best opportunity of the first half to tie the match. Myles Englis played a ball to Lucas Stauffer on the left side of the 18-yard box who crossed the ball to the far post. Luke Haakenson received the pass and headed the ball, but Villanova's Will Steiner came up with the save.
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Englis fired a pair of shots during the final three minutes of the opened half, but neither found the back of the net.
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Creighton held a 15-1 advantage in shots, but trailed 1-0 at the break.
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Similar to the first half, the Bluejays controlled possession of the ball during the majority of the final 45 minutes.
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Creighton fired 10 corners during the second half, but the Villanova defense stood tall and allowed only two shots on goal.
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During the 70th minute, Villanova recorded its first shot of the second half, but Kapp recorded his first save of the afternoon.
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The Bluejays countered during the 72nd minute, as Steiner needed to make a diving save on a shot from the right side of the 18-yard box off the foot of Englis.
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Englis and Riggs Lennon each led Creighton with four shots.
The Bluejays ended the match with a 22-5 edge in shots and 14-2 in corner kicks.
Villanova's Steiner notched fives saves on Saturday for his fourth shutout of the season.Â
The last time Creighton had  20 or more shots in a single match without scoring a goal was on Oct. 19, 2013 against Villanova. The Wildcats picked up a 1-0 overtime win at Morrison Stadium in the first match between the schools, despite being outshot 20-13.Â
Saturday's shutout marked Creighton's third time it failed to score this season.
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The Bluejays will remain away from Omaha and travel to Cincinnati for its next match. Creighton plays at Xavier on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.
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No. 10 Creighton fell to 8-3-3 overall and 4-1-1 in the BIG EAST, while the Wildcats improved to 8-5-2 overall and 3-2-1 during league play.
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Miguel Polley scored Villanova's lone goal during the 21st minute. Polley fired a free kick from outside the left side of the 18-yard box towards the front of the goal where a Creighton defender deflected the ball before it slipped past Alex Kapp.
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In the 37th minute, the Bluejays had their best opportunity of the first half to tie the match. Myles Englis played a ball to Lucas Stauffer on the left side of the 18-yard box who crossed the ball to the far post. Luke Haakenson received the pass and headed the ball, but Villanova's Will Steiner came up with the save.
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Englis fired a pair of shots during the final three minutes of the opened half, but neither found the back of the net.
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Creighton held a 15-1 advantage in shots, but trailed 1-0 at the break.
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Similar to the first half, the Bluejays controlled possession of the ball during the majority of the final 45 minutes.
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Creighton fired 10 corners during the second half, but the Villanova defense stood tall and allowed only two shots on goal.
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During the 70th minute, Villanova recorded its first shot of the second half, but Kapp recorded his first save of the afternoon.
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The Bluejays countered during the 72nd minute, as Steiner needed to make a diving save on a shot from the right side of the 18-yard box off the foot of Englis.
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Englis and Riggs Lennon each led Creighton with four shots.
The Bluejays ended the match with a 22-5 edge in shots and 14-2 in corner kicks.
Villanova's Steiner notched fives saves on Saturday for his fourth shutout of the season.Â
The last time Creighton had  20 or more shots in a single match without scoring a goal was on Oct. 19, 2013 against Villanova. The Wildcats picked up a 1-0 overtime win at Morrison Stadium in the first match between the schools, despite being outshot 20-13.Â
Saturday's shutout marked Creighton's third time it failed to score this season.
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The Bluejays will remain away from Omaha and travel to Cincinnati for its next match. Creighton plays at Xavier on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.
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Team Stats
CU
VUMEN
Goals
0
1
Shots
22
5
Shots on Goal
5
2
Saves
1
5
Corners
14
2
Fouls
11
8
Scoring Plays
POLLEY, Miguel (4)
Curled shot from right side on free kick
20:08
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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