University of Massachusets Athletics
Tuesday, September 30
Worcester, MA
6:00 p.m.
University of Massachusetts
4-3-4, 0-1-0
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Holy Cross
3-4-4, 0-1-2
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Minutemen Take 1-1 Draw Against Holy Cross
September 30, 2025 | Men's Soccer
Massachusetts (4-3-4) earned a 1-1 draw against Holy Cross (3-4-4) on Tuesday night.
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Shane Velez netted the Minutemen's lone goal of the game in the 37th minute, tabbing his third for the season.
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Breaking Down the Action
Up Next
The Minutemen return to Rudd Field and face Denver for an Elite Eight rematch on Saturday, Oct. 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. with action streaming live on the Summit League Network.
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Shane Velez netted the Minutemen's lone goal of the game in the 37th minute, tabbing his third for the season.
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Breaking Down the Action
- The team opened the match with early pressure earning multiple corners and throw-ins in the opening minutes.
- In the 28th minute, Matt Cence fired a shot that was blocked by the Holy Cross defense.
- Just two minutes later, Thomas Wadas attempt was also blocked.
- Holy Cross came closest in the 32nd minute but Alex Geczy made his first save of the night.
- Velez broke the stalemate in the 37th minute with a shot inside assisted by Matt Fordham and Quinn Belt to give Massachusetts a 1-0 lead.
- Both teams exchanged goal-kicks to close out the first 45.
- After the break, Holy Cross' Archie Hatcher converted on high right, tied the game 1-1 in the 50th minute.
- Geczy made his second save of the night on a low right shot from Kyle Martell to keep the score even.
- Ivan Vrh looked to give the Minutemen the lead but was saved by Holy Cross keeper, Alaistar Hafner Schnee.
- A Velez header in the 84th minute narrowly missed high for a chance to put the Minutemen ahead.
- Off their eighth corner kick of the night, Aidan Kelly's attempt went wide ending the match in a draw.
Up Next
The Minutemen return to Rudd Field and face Denver for an Elite Eight rematch on Saturday, Oct. 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. with action streaming live on the Summit League Network.
Team Stats
UM
HC
Goals
1
1
Shots
11
6
Shots on Goal
3
3
Saves
2
2
Corners
8
1
Fouls
14
6
Scoring Plays
Shane Velez (3)
Assisted By: Matt Fordham , Quinn Belt
GOAL by UM Velez, Shane Assist by Fordham, Matt and Belt, Quinn.
36:09
Archie Hatcher (3)
Assisted By: Jack Fiedler , Luke Myers
GOAL by HC Hatcher, Archie Assist by Fiedler, Jack and Myers, Luke.
49:38
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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