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PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania men’s soccer team battled Columbia to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at Rhodes Field. After the Lions took the lead on a first-half penalty kick, junior Jack-Ryan Jeremiah converted from the spot to bring the Quakers level. Penn controlled much of the attacking play, finishing with a 15-5 advantage in shots, but neither team found a winner as the match ended in a draw.
Quaker Notemeal
*Penn moved to 6-3-5 overall and 2-1-3 in Ivy League play with the draw, while Columbia moved to 5-4-5 overall and 0-3-3 in conference action.
*Junior Jack-Ryan Jeremiah scored his fourth goal of the season, converting a penalty kick in the 33rd minute to bring Penn level. All of the senior’s scores this season have come from the penalty dot. Jeremiah now sits second on the squad with nine points.
*Columbia opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Jack McDaid converted a penalty kick.
*Penn outshot Columbia, 15-5, including an 8-3 advantage in the first half. The Quakers put six shots on target compared to three for the Lions.
*The Quakers held a 10-3 advantage in corner kicks, including eight in the first half.
*Senior goalkeeper Phillip Falcon III made two saves in 90 minutes of action.
How It Happened
Penn generated an early opportunity from a corner kick, but the ensuing header sailed high. The Quakers continued to threaten through set pieces, as a free kick from Joaquin Niehenke found Marco Bottene for a header that was saved by Columbia goalkeeper Kai Zeruhn.
Columbia responded with a dangerous opportunity of its own when a cross into the penalty area found Henning Myrvang, whose header was caught by Falcon III.
The Lions broke through in the 17th minute after a handball in the penalty area resulted in a penalty kick. McDaid stepped up and converted the attempt to give Columbia a 1-0 lead.
Penn continued to press for an equalizer, earning a series of corner kicks and creating chances in the attacking third. Bottene tested Zeruhn with a low shot from outside the penalty area, but the Columbia goalkeeper made the save to preserve the Lions’ advantage.
The Quakers found their equalizer in the 33rd minute. After Penn earned a penalty kick, Jeremiah stepped up and converted from the spot to level the match at 1-1. Penn continued to apply pressure before halftime, generating additional corner kicks but unable to take the lead.
The Quakers carried their momentum into the second half. Niehenke tested Zeruhn with an early attempt, and Penn continued to threaten as Jeremiah collected a loose ball near the top of the penalty area and sent a shot just wide.
Shortly afterward, Dahlen received a pass in space and drove toward the box, but his hard shot missed the target. Penn continued to build attacking opportunities, with Sullivan sending an attempt over the crossbar following a quick move forward.
The Quakers maintained their advantage in possession and chances as the half progressed. Michael Howard created a dangerous opportunity inside the penalty area but sent his shot high, while Penn continued to search for a go-ahead goal through its attacking pressure.
Despite several promising opportunities and a significant advantage in shots and corner kicks, Penn could not find the decisive finish. Columbia’s defense held firm through the closing minutes, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Up Next
The Quakers close out the regular season on the road against Princeton at 1 p.m.
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