Minutemen Fall To Omaha, 3-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Omaha	1	2	3
Massachusetts	0	0	0

Omaha

Massachusetts

AMHERST, Mass. — The University of Massachusetts men's soccer program (4-6-3, 0-1-1 Summit) fell to conference foe Omaha (6-3-3, 1-0-1) 3-0 at Rudd Field. A goal in the second minute set the tone for the Mavericks.

Despite totaling more shots on goal (17-10) and corner kicks (13-4), the Minutemen offense was unable to strike, falling scoreless for the fourth time on the campaign.

Sebastian Weitlaner and Shane Velez each registered five shots for Massachusetts, with Weitlaner leading the offensive unit with two shots on goal.

Dean Linden added four saves in net, bringing his season total to 47 on the season. Linden has recorded four or more saves in eight games this season.

Breaking Down the Action

Omaha struck first in the second minute, as a cross attempt set up a perfect header goal, putting the Mavericks up 1-0 early.
First year Garrison Murphy recorded the first shot on goal for UMass, but the attempt was saved in the 12th minute.
Linden recorded consecutive saves in the 33rd and 34th minute to keep the contest at 1-0.
Omaha was awarded a penalty kick in the 59th minute following a yellow card by Linden, taking advantage of the opportunity and netting its second goal of the game, leading 2-0.
The Mavericks scored on their third goal of the game on their second penalty kick in the 81st minute.
UMass recorded four shots over the final nine minutes, two on goal, but none found the back of the net ending the game at 3-0 in favor of Omaha.

Up Next
Massachusetts returns to action for a road matchup against Dartmouth on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in Hanover, N.H. Kickoff is slated for 4pm on ESPN+.

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Players Mentioned

Dean Linden

Garrison Murphy

Shane Velez

Sebastian Weitlaner

Sebastian Weitlaner

Shane Velez

Henry Hutchinson

Shun Murasawa

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