The Basics
Score: MNU 1 – Grand View 0
Record: MNU (10-1-2, 8-0-1), Grand View (6-5-2, 5-3-1)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Pioneer Field

OLATHE, Kan. – Elyes Ellouz converted a penalty kick early in the second half, and Lennart Fischer recorded another shutout as MNU defeated Grand View 1-0 on Homecoming. The victory extended the Pioneers' unbeaten streak to 12 matches and kept MNU undefeated in Heart of America Athletic Conference play.

The Pioneers couldn't break through in the opening half. Kevin De Andrade, Frederik Brunen, and Ellouz were involved in MNU's early attacking opportunities, while Fischer made two saves in quick succession midway through the period to keep the Vikings off the scoreboard. The teams entered halftime scoreless.

MNU wasted little time finding the breakthrough after intermission. Ellouz stepped to the penalty spot in the 52nd minute and converted at 51:27 for his fourth goal of the season.

Fischer was called upon again in the 76th minute, turning away a header to preserve the lead. The MNU defense held firm through the closing stages, securing the team's second consecutive shutout and 9th clean sheet in its last 10 matches.

Fischer finished with three saves in the shutout as MNU improved to 10-1-2 overall and 8-0-1 in conference play.

Turning Point
Elyes Ellouz converted a penalty kick at 51:27 for the game's only goal.

Individual Leaders
Elyes Ellouz: 1 goal (penalty kick)
Lennart Fischer: 3 saves, shutout

Up Next
The next match is Wednesday at Graceland at 7:30.