Temple University Athletics
Saturday, November 4
Temple Sports Complex
7:00 p.m.
Temple University
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6-6-4
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Temple
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Photo by: Carli Showmaker
Men's Soccer Tops USF on Senior Day, 1-0 to Advance to AAC Semifinals
11.4.17 | Men's Soccer
PHILADELPHIA - In a key conference match on senior day, Temple men's soccer (9-7-1, 4-3) snagged a 1-0 victory over USF (6-6-4, 3-3-1). Despite a stout USF defense, the Owls were able to bury one shot and keep the Bulls off the board.
Keys to the Match
> The Owls' first opportunity of the night was a shot taken by junior Belal Mohamed which turned up just high of the net.
> Temple made three more solid attempts to score in the first half, but were not able to finish. Two of which were blocked by USF defense.
> The Owls and the Bulls went into the second half scoreless, with sophomore Michael Samnik already tallying two saves.
> In the 53rd minute, senior Joonas Jokinen scored the game-winning goal. Off a corner kick taken by senior Divin Fula Luzolo, Jokinen snuck the ball into the net.
> In the 89th minute, a close USF shot was deflected by redshirt senior Mark Grasela, keeping the Bulls out of the net in the last minute of the game.
Match Notes
> Jokinen's goal was his fourth of the season.
> The 1-0 win advances the Owls to the American Athletic Conference semifinals, which will be the squad's first time since 2015.
Quotable
> "This win on senior day is a huge win for the program and for our eight seniors who have contributed over the past several years. I am so happy for our guys. We're in it to win it as far as the conference tournament goes. I think the team is pretty confident and we are looking forward to the challenge." - Head coach David MacWilliams.
Up Next
> Temple men's soccer will next compete at the American Athletic Conference tournament on Friday, Nov. 10. Location to be determined.
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Keys to the Match
> The Owls' first opportunity of the night was a shot taken by junior Belal Mohamed which turned up just high of the net.
> Temple made three more solid attempts to score in the first half, but were not able to finish. Two of which were blocked by USF defense.
> The Owls and the Bulls went into the second half scoreless, with sophomore Michael Samnik already tallying two saves.
> In the 53rd minute, senior Joonas Jokinen scored the game-winning goal. Off a corner kick taken by senior Divin Fula Luzolo, Jokinen snuck the ball into the net.
> In the 89th minute, a close USF shot was deflected by redshirt senior Mark Grasela, keeping the Bulls out of the net in the last minute of the game.
Match Notes
> Jokinen's goal was his fourth of the season.
> The 1-0 win advances the Owls to the American Athletic Conference semifinals, which will be the squad's first time since 2015.
Quotable
> "This win on senior day is a huge win for the program and for our eight seniors who have contributed over the past several years. I am so happy for our guys. We're in it to win it as far as the conference tournament goes. I think the team is pretty confident and we are looking forward to the challenge." - Head coach David MacWilliams.
Up Next
> Temple men's soccer will next compete at the American Athletic Conference tournament on Friday, Nov. 10. Location to be determined.
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Team Stats
USF
TU
Goals
0
1
Shots
12
7
Shots on Goal
4
1
Saves
0
4
Corners
6
3
Fouls
12
17
Scoring Plays
JOKINEN, Joonas (4)
after a corner, 15 headed the ball in
53:38
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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