No. 6 Indiana Draws With No. 5 Santa Clara, Falls 5-4 in Shootout - Indiana University Athletics (original) (raw)

11/18/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

Nov. 18, 2006

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - After four periods of scoreless soccer, the No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers fell to No. 5 Santa Clara in a shootout in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Yeagley Field at Armstrong Stadium.

Although the game goes into the record books as a 0-0 tie, Santa Clara (13-4-5) advances to the quarterfinals with a 5-4 advantage in the shootout.

In the shootout, both teams made their first two opportunities. Beginning with Indiana (15-4-3), senior John Michael Hayden and sophomore Billy Weaver each netted a kick, while Matt Hatzke and Peter Lowry of Santa Clara made their opportunities to keep the score at 2-2.

Sophomore goalkeeper Chay Cain made his first save in the shootout with a diving stop of Keith Devey's shot. Sophomore Brad Ring stepped to the line and hit a rocket to give Indiana the lead, 3-2. Santa Clara's Jide Ogunbiyi and Brian Martin each made the Broncos' next two kicks. The Hoosiers' Josh Tudela also hit his attempt.

Sophomore Brian Ackley stepped to the penalty spot with Indiana holding a 4-3 advantage, and his kick hit the left post. Santa Clara's next shooter, Brian Martin, successfully tied the score at 4-4.

Indiana's John Mellencamp stepped to the spot, and his kick was saved by Bronco keeper Joseph Buttitta into the crossbar. Santa Clara's Keith Devey scored the shootout winner on his next shot.

Throughout the course of the game, both teams created solid scoring chances, but neither side was able to capitalize. Possession of the ball went back and forth through much of the game. Crosses by both teams were kicked away, and corner kicks were cleared out.

One of Indiana's best chances in the game came in the 11th minute. Freshman Darren Yeagle ran down the left side of the field and had a good cross to Ackley. Buttitta corralled the ball just before Ackley was able to get a head on it.

Tudela had several early shots that were just wide.

The Hoosiers displayed tough defense against several Bronco attacks from corner kicks. In the 15th minute, Chris Sauter's shot from a corner kick was blocked by Tudela.

Santa Clara picked up its offensive attack in the second half, outshooting Indiana 7-2 in the half. In the 50th minute, an IU defender blocked Jamil Roberts' shot, resulting in a corner kick. Devey took the shot from the corner, and Cain came up with the save.

Eric Ustruck had a good opportunity to score with a free kick in the 64th minute, but was stopped by Cain. Indiana's best chance of the half would come in the 68th minute, as Tudela fired a free kick after a foul, but it was saved by Buttitta.

Indiana controlled possession in the first overtime period. The Hoosiers started the period with a corner kick. Junior Charley Traylor's resulting shot was high, with a Bronco getting a head on it. The next corner kick was cleared away by Santa Clara.

The Hoosier defense held strong in the second overtime period through several attacks by Santa Clara. The Broncos had two shots and two corner kicks.

Cain had two saves in the game, while Buttitta made three for the Broncos. Santa Clara held a slim 11-7 advantage in shots, and a 6-4 lead in corner kicks. The Broncos had 26 fouls in the contest, compared to 14 for the Hoosiers.

The game ended the careers of Tudela, Hayden, Kevin Robson and Julian Dieterle. The four players completed their careers with two NCAA championships, two Big Ten Championships and an overall record of 64-14-15.