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The Basics
Score: MNU 5 - Rocky Mountain 1
Record: MNU (11-6-2), RMC (8-1)
Location: Pioneer Field - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers dominated a 5-minute stretch to take a big lead in a 5-1 victory over Rocky Mountain and advance to the final of the Opening Round. In a fast-paced first half, the teams traded chances but remained scoreless until the 22nd minute. MNU got on the board when
Nicolas Theberge lofted a corner kick into the box where it was headed home by
Vitus Voitl. Less than a minute later, Theberge beat the keeper to the ball after a long pass from
Jose Ignacio Munoz, and MNU led 2-0. Just 3 minutes passed before Theberge and Voitl connected on an identical corner kick, and MNU took a commanding lead. Over the next 3 minutes, Rocky Mountain had 3 point blank shots on goal - including a PK - and
Andrea Dorella saved them all to preserve the lead.
Rick Hovinga made it 4-0 early in the 2nd half, and
Jayedon Manswell capped the scoring with a breakaway goal in the 76th minute. Rocky Mountain managed a goal with 3 minutes left, and MNU won 5-1.
Turning Point
Dorella's 3 consecutive saves dashed all hopes of a comeback.
Individual Leaders
Nicolas Theberge had a goal and 2 assists.
Vitus Voitl had 2 goals.
Rick Hovinga and Jaydeon Manswell had a goal apiece.
Jose Ignacio Munoz had an assist. And
Andrea Dorella recorded 4 saves.
Up Next
The next match is Saturday at home at 3:30 vs. Bellevue (15-4-2). The winner advances to the Final Site in Georgia.
