MORAGA, Calif. – The Omaha men's soccer team wrapped up its season-opening weekend with a 4-0 setback at No. 11 Saint Mary's on Monday afternoon at Saint Mary's Stadium in Moraga, Calif.
Omaha falls to 0-2 while the Gaels improve to 2-0 on the season.
Goals
SMC: 23' – Sebastian Schacht (Assisted by Jakub Svehlik)
SMC: 61' – Jakub Svehlik (Assisted by Anders Engebretsen)
SMC: 66' – Valentin Sponer (Unassisted)
SMC: 81' – Phillipe Van Der Lof (Unassisted by Lucas Andrews and Younes Dayekh)
How It Happened
- Sebastian Schacht's shot was initially stopped by Omaha's Ugo Tritz, but was bobbled by the Maverick goalkeeper and fell into the goal in the 23rd minute.
- Seth Rinderknecht almost tied the match in the 56th minute, flicking a header towards net that was stuffed by the diving SMC keeper.
- The Gaels doubled their lead in the 61st minute before adding a third goal five minutes later on a throw in deflected off an Omaha defender.
- Saint Mary's scored its final goal in the 81st minute to clinch the 4-0 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Saint Mary's recorded advantages in shots (20-6) and corner kicks (11-6) over the Mavericks.
- Rinderknecht led the Omaha attack with three shots on goal while Billy Hoffmann, Andreas Hermansson and Vlad Jokic posted one shot on target each.
- Tritz tallied a pair of saves while Jeremy Pollard played the final 11 minutes in goal for Omaha.
- The Gaels were given two yellow cards while the Omaha bench was handed a yellow card in the 88th minute.
What's Next
The Mavericks welcome Columbia to Caniglia Field on Friday, Sept. 6 beginning at 8 p.m.
