MSOC: Gaels Edged By No. 3 Creighton 1-0
9/25/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
OMAHA, Neb. - The Saint Mary's men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision at No. 3 Creighton in front of 3,215 fans at Morrison Stadium. The Gaels played the Bluejays tough but a penalty kick in the first-half proved to be the difference maker.
With the loss, Saint Mary's is now 1-3-3 while Creighton improves to 8-0-0 and still has not allowed a goal this season.
Creighton outshot the Gaels 17-9, but Saint Mary's took several six total shots on goal and had some chances to tie the match. In the 37th minute, the penalty kick was set up by Liam Kelly on the left touchline, as he beat his defender and fed the ball Andrew Ribeiro. Ribeiro slid a pass to Finlay who drew a foul in the box and Finlay would convert the penalty kick and CU took the 1-0 lead.
Doug Herrick did an outstanding job in goal making seven saves while CU goalkeeper Brian Holt made six saves.
For the Gaels, Jose Cabeza and Julian Godinez attempted three shots and two on goal apiece. Justin Grider fired off two shots while Trevor Newquist also attempted a shot on goal.
Finlay led the Bluejays with five shots and the PK goal.
Saint Mary's is back in action on October 30 at San Diego for the West Coast Conference season opener.
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