DePaul University Athletics
Blue Demons Drop Pirates
10/13/2001 12:00:00 AM | MEN'S SOCCER
CHICAGO – In a season that has had more than its share of rain, DePaul and East Carolina battled for 90 minutes in a downpour with the Blue Demons prevailing, 2-1. DePaul fell behind midway through the second half, but overcame the sloppy field conditions and scored two goals in the final 10 minutes.
With both teams battling the lack of traction, East Carolina scored the game’s first goal on shot by Brian Deutsch at 65:32. The Pirates were able to work in the ball into the penalty box on passes by Joe Ellington and Michael Logan for Deutsch to find the back of the net.
Fifteen minutes later after a scramble in front of the net, DePaul’s Jonathan Foley knocked in the ball after Dimitri Rousseau’s first attempt was deflected by Pirate goalkeeper Roger Marvinney. Foley’s goal came at 80:49 in the match.
The Blue Demons didn’t let up as they kept the pressure on and scored again at 85:13. This time, Robert Marshall headed in a cross from Bob Kruse. Kruse set up the play when DePaul was awarded a free kick after an East Carolina foul.
Blue Demon goalkeeper Jeff Klitzke finished the match with eight saves while facing 17 shots. As a team, DePaul had 10 corner kicks and 18 shots.
With the win, DePaul improves to 1-2-2 in Conference USA play and moves into sixth place. The top six teams at the end of the regular season will advance to the Conference USA Tournament in Tampa, Fla. on Nov. 15-17.
Up next for the Blue Demons is a trip up Lakeshore Drive to play the Loyola Ramblers. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening. DePaul’s next home match will be Oct. 20 against eighth-ranked UAB at noon.