MEMPHIS, Tenn. \u2013 The University of Memphis (4-2-3, 0-0-2 American) men’s soccer team allowed a goal just 33 seconds into its match against Jacksonville (4-3-2, 0-2-2 Atlantic Sun) Tuesday night at the Billy J. Murphy Track & Soccer Complex.
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\nDespite posting season-high marks in shots and corners, Memphis was unable to draw level after conceding a goal in the opening minute even with registering nine shots in the first half and 11 in the second frame. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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\n\t1′ \u2013\u00a0A simple clearance up the pitch by Jacksonville’s back line found its way into the final third, with Dante Wright registering a shot, which was parried away by Mathias Christensen<\/a> right to the feet of Romain Spailier to put Jacksonville up just 33 seconds into the match.
\n\t6′ \u2013 The Dolphins had a quick chance to go up by two just minutes later when a Memphis defender slipped on a breakaway, but Quinten Koster’s shot was off target.
\n\t21-24′ \u2013 Memphis gained a pair of chances on free kicks at the edge of the area but were unable to convert on shots by Zackarya Oumamass<\/a> and Junior Saint Juste<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n\t47′ \u2013 The Tigers opened the second half with a strong chance with Anthony Grudko<\/a> in open space, but his shot was blocked by a sliding Jacksonville defender.
\n\t54′ \u2013 On another free kick attempt, Keanan Bader<\/a>‘s shot just grazed wide of the right post.
\n\t59’ \u2013 Memphis had consecutive corner attempts, with one resulting in Saad Chaouki<\/a>‘s shot from the edge of the box connecting with the crossbar. In the ensuing play, a Memphis player went down in the box after a shot by Miller Lashlee<\/a> was blocked out of play.
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\n\t\tMemphis challenged that Renan Syrio<\/a> was pushed in the box, but the initial call of no penalty stood.
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\n\t64′ \u2013 The Tigers had yet another chance squandered in the box as a shot off the foot of Thomas Mancuso<\/a> was blocked.
\n\t75′ \u2013 Grudko played another short pass across after finding himself free, with Lashlee squaring a shot right at Jacksonville’s goalkeeper.
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\n\tAfter this match, the Tigers have been held without a win for four matches in a row, earning three draws prior to tonight.
\n\tFor just the second time this season, Memphis was held scoreless in a match.
\n\tMemphis has been shut out in each of its matches against Jacksonville, playing to a scoreless draw last season in the first-ever meeting between the programs.
\n\tMemphis recorded season highs in shots and corners with 20 and nine, respectively. \u00a0
\n\tMemphis’ six fouls committed tie a season low set in matches against Belmont, FIU and UNC Asheville.
\n\tAfter conceding a season-low three corner kicks and posting a season-high of nine corners, Memphis is currently being outpaced in corner kicks, 37-57, on the season.
\n\tThe six saves by Jacksonville’s Simen Havig were the most by an opposing goalkeeper this season.
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\n\t\tHavig has shut the Tigers out in two matches, having earned his first shutout last season against Memphis.
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\n\tSix Tigers (Zackarya Oumamass<\/a>, Junior Saint Juste<\/a>, Miller Lashlee<\/a>, Saad Chaouki<\/a>, Keanan Bader<\/a>, Carson Banham<\/a>) logged multiple shots in the loss, led by Chaouki’s four.
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\n\t\tEach of those six players had a shot on goal in the match.
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\n\tThree Tigers (Carson Banham<\/a>, Joshua Owens<\/a>, Jin Tokishi<\/a>) all made their first starts of the season.
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\n\t\tTokishi’s start was the first of his Division I career after spending two seasons in the NJCAA with Cowley College.
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\n\tMathias Christensen<\/a> recorded three saves and moves to 0-1-3 on the season, posting a season low in goals allowed with one. \u00a0
\n\tKeanan Bader<\/a> was the lone outfield player for the Tigers to play all 90 minutes, as Junior Saint Juste<\/a> was required to exit the field momentarily due to a potential head injury.
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\n\t\tIn net, Christensen featured for all 90 minutes for a fourth match in a row.
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\n\tFour cards were issued in the match, with one to Memphis’ Jin Tokishi<\/a> and three to Jacksonville, being assessed to Iver Skorve, Alejandro Carrillo and assistant coach Josh Moreira.
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\nMemphis (4-3-3, 0-0-2 American) is set for a crucial American Conference match against unbeaten No. 7 Missouri State (8-0-1, 3-0-0 American) at home on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nFor complete information on\u00a0Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit\u00a0www.GoTigersGo.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow the team’s social media channels on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n