MEN’S SOCCER DRAWS WITH LA SALLE, 1-1
Box Score: VCU 1, La Salle 1
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. / McCarthy Stadium
Records: VCU (4-5-6, 1-3-2 A-10), La Salle (5-7-4, 2-3-2 A-10)
THE SHORT STORY: Despite holding its first-half lead into the 79th minute, VCU's night ended in a 1-1 draw with La Salle following a late goal by the host.
PITCH SIDE
- Mouhamed Tucker scored his second career goal
- Freshman Mohammed Ibrahim was credited with the assist for the Rams, picking up his second point
- Ibrahim led VCU with four shots, three on target, in his second career start
- Andres Rodriguez was responsible for the Rams' fifth shot on goal
- Rams goalkeeper John Ermini made five saves between the posts
- VCU finished with a 1-1 draw for the third consecutive game
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Ibrahim ripped a long shot from the right side, inducing a diving save from La Salle goalkeeper Valentin Kneis in the 38th minute
- Off the rebound, Tucker was perfectly placed at the left post to knock in the Rams' goal in the final seven minutes of the half
- In the 79th minute, La Salle had their turn to answer, slipping their lone goal past Ermini
- The contest ended in a 1-1 tie, awarding each team a point in the A-10 standings
QUOTABLE
"It was a tough pill to swallow tonight. We did many things very well on one of the toughest fields to play at in Division 1. We had chances to get the second goal but didn't, and credit to La Salle for scoring a really well-struck goal to equalize. Now we have to go to Dayton midweek to try and give ourselves the chance to extend the season," Head Coach Dave Giffard said.
UP NEXT:
The Rams will head to Dayton on Wednesday, Oct. 30 for the rescheduled date of their previously postponed match. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. at Baujan Field.
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