OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha men's soccer team dropped its exhibition contest to Creighton 2-1 Saturday evening at Caniglia Field.
The Bluejays' Sven Koenig scored two second half goals, including the game-winner in the 87th minute.
Marcos Bautista put Omaha in front in the third minute of the first half.
Diego Gutierrez cut into the box along the right side and sent a pass to Bautista who placed his shot past the goalkeeper for the game's opening goal.
Inside the Box Score
• Omaha was outshot by Creighton, 10-3.
• The Mavericks and Bluejays each had three shots on goal.
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Matt Smith and
Jeremy Pollard split time in goal for the Mavericks.
• The two teams combined for 30 fouls and five yellow cards.
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Marcos Bautista,
Gonzalo Ledesman and
Denzel Woods each recorded a shot on goal.
• Seven Mavericks made their first appearance in an Omaha uniform.
• Saturday's attendance at Caniglia Field was 3,948.
Up Next
The Mavericks travel to Green Bay on Monday, Aug. 13 for an exhibition against the Phoenix. Omaha opens the regular season on Friday, Aug. 24 against UC Davis at Caniglia Field.