Friday, September 1
Chicago, Ill.
3:00 P.M. CT
DePaul University
1-2-0, 0-0-0
0
vs
1
Bradley
2-0-1, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Bradley
0
1
1
DePaul
0
0
0
DePaul Falls to Bradley, 1-0
9/1/2023 6:09:00 PM | MEN'S SOCCER
Blue Demons return to action Monday at 11:30 a.m.
CHICAGO – DePaul men's soccer dropped a 1-0 decision to Bradley on Friday afternoon at Wish Field in a physical clash between in-state foes. A Braves goal through traffic in the 64th was the difference maker despite a handful of quality looks from the Blue Demons.
DePaul (1-2) applied pressure early, earning four corner kicks in the first 14 minutes of action. Press turned into chances, including none better than a Callum Watts penalty kick in the 19th minute that was swallowed up by the Braves goalkeeper.
Gandhi Cruz and the back line were tested but never broke in the first half with Cruz making five of his seven saves in the first 45 minutes.
The teams went into halftime, locked in a 0-0 stalemate.
The Blue Demons came out of intermission aggressive in the attacking third with a pair of great scoring opportunities off the boots of Marek Gonda and Noeh Hernandez but to no avail.
Bradley (2-0-1) broke the scoreless affair in the 64th minute after the Blue Demons were dispossessed in the midfield and the Braves transitioned down field quickly and eventually found the foot of Gonzalo Gil who scored what proved to be the game winner.
Pressing to find the late equalizer, DePaul found chances in the final 10 minutes including a laser from Hernandez that sailed just north of the cross bar.
As time ticked away, the Braves were there at every turn and went on to claim the victory.
Up Next: The Blue Demons face a quick turnaround with a return to Wish Field set for Monday, Sept. 4 for a match with Northwestern. Kick off is set for 11:30 a.m.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Men's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
2023 TICKET INFORMATION
Season ticket packages for the 2023 DePaul Men's Soccer season are available now. Season tickets start at just $39 and for a limited time include an exclusive DePaul soccer scarf. Single-game tickets and Group Ticket Offers are also available and start at $5. Visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets for more information.
DePaul (1-2) applied pressure early, earning four corner kicks in the first 14 minutes of action. Press turned into chances, including none better than a Callum Watts penalty kick in the 19th minute that was swallowed up by the Braves goalkeeper.
Gandhi Cruz and the back line were tested but never broke in the first half with Cruz making five of his seven saves in the first 45 minutes.
The teams went into halftime, locked in a 0-0 stalemate.
The Blue Demons came out of intermission aggressive in the attacking third with a pair of great scoring opportunities off the boots of Marek Gonda and Noeh Hernandez but to no avail.
Bradley (2-0-1) broke the scoreless affair in the 64th minute after the Blue Demons were dispossessed in the midfield and the Braves transitioned down field quickly and eventually found the foot of Gonzalo Gil who scored what proved to be the game winner.
Pressing to find the late equalizer, DePaul found chances in the final 10 minutes including a laser from Hernandez that sailed just north of the cross bar.
As time ticked away, the Braves were there at every turn and went on to claim the victory.
Up Next: The Blue Demons face a quick turnaround with a return to Wish Field set for Monday, Sept. 4 for a match with Northwestern. Kick off is set for 11:30 a.m.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Men's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
2023 TICKET INFORMATION
Season ticket packages for the 2023 DePaul Men's Soccer season are available now. Season tickets start at just $39 and for a limited time include an exclusive DePaul soccer scarf. Single-game tickets and Group Ticket Offers are also available and start at $5. Visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets for more information.
Team Stats
BU
DPU
Goals
1
0
Shots
18
18
Shots on Goal
8
5
Saves
5
7
Corners
5
6
Fouls
13
24
Scoring Plays
Gonzalo Gil (1)
GOAL by BU Gil, Gonzalo.
63:27
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
7
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
GK
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