University of Massachusets Athletics
Friday, November 10
Dayton, Ohio
4:30 p.m.
University of Massachusetts
14-3-3, 6-1-1
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Fordham
12-5-2, 5-2-1
1
2
OT 2
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Fordham
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Massachusetts
0
0
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UMass Advances To A-10 Title Game With Overtime Win Over Fordham
November 10, 2017 | Men's Soccer
Konrad Gorich scored in the 95th-minute to send the Minutemen to their first title match since 2008.
DAYTON, Ohio – Konrad Gorich scored his third goal of the season just over four minutes into the first overtime period as the top-seeded University of Massachusetts men's soccer team defeated No. 5-seeded Fordham 1-0 to advance to the Atlantic 10 Tournament Championship game on Sunday evening in Dayton. The Minutemen (14-3-3 Overall) will take on the winner between No. 2-seed VCU in their first conference championship game since 2008. Â
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The UMass defense held form throughout the first half in the final third of the field, holding Fordham (12-5-2 Overall) without a shot until the 1:09 mark in the first half.
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UMass had their chances in the match as Alex DeSantis attempted three shots, including one on goal with 7:25 in the first half that was saved by Fordham keeper Rashid Nuhu. Jack Fulton attempted four shots and put one on goal while Gorich put two on target. The Minutemen out-shot the Rams 12-9 in the defensive contest. Â
Fordham looked to have the opening goal in the 85th-minute but after a short discussion, the officials ruled the play offside and took the goal away as the match remained scoreless.
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Gorich's game-winning goal came on a free kick from UMass goalkeeper Bardia Asefnia and was headed on to Gorich by Davis Smith. Gorich took the pass and finished from four-yards out to beat the keeper and secure a UMass win.
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The championship game of the A-10 Tournament will be played on Sunday afternoon at noon at Baujan Field.
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For complete coverage of the UMass men's soccer team, follow the Minutemen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @UMassMSoccer and online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
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The UMass defense held form throughout the first half in the final third of the field, holding Fordham (12-5-2 Overall) without a shot until the 1:09 mark in the first half.
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UMass had their chances in the match as Alex DeSantis attempted three shots, including one on goal with 7:25 in the first half that was saved by Fordham keeper Rashid Nuhu. Jack Fulton attempted four shots and put one on goal while Gorich put two on target. The Minutemen out-shot the Rams 12-9 in the defensive contest. Â
Fordham looked to have the opening goal in the 85th-minute but after a short discussion, the officials ruled the play offside and took the goal away as the match remained scoreless.
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Gorich's game-winning goal came on a free kick from UMass goalkeeper Bardia Asefnia and was headed on to Gorich by Davis Smith. Gorich took the pass and finished from four-yards out to beat the keeper and secure a UMass win.
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The championship game of the A-10 Tournament will be played on Sunday afternoon at noon at Baujan Field.
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For complete coverage of the UMass men's soccer team, follow the Minutemen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @UMassMSoccer and online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
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Team Stats
FOR
UMASS
Goals
0
1
Shots
9
12
Shots on Goal
2
4
Saves
3
2
Corners
4
0
Fouls
20
17
Scoring Plays
GORICH, Konrad (3)
Assisted By: SMITH, Davis , ASEFNIA, Bardia
Free kick headed on by 6 to 4 for finish
94:38
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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