The Dordt University men's soccer team lost to Northwestern 1-0 in a conference match played tonight under the lights at the Defender Soccer Complex.Â
A goal by Northwestern midfielder Tim Kaltenberger during the 11th minute proved to be the difference in a match dominated by both teams' defense.Â
Northwestern had the better of the scoring opportunities in the first half, totaling 10 shots compared to three by the Defenders. In the second half, Dordt earned more of the scoring chances (9-2 in shots), including a shot by
Alberto Jimenez that Red Raider goalkeeper Pablo Aspas made a great save on during the 52nd minute.Â
Alberto Jimenez With a Scoring Chance:
Mitchell Dryden (4-3-1) made eight saves for the Defenders; Aspas stopped six Dordt shots in goal for the Red Raiders.
Dordt will head to Storm Lake, Iowa, on Friday night, Oct.13 for a non-conference match against Buena Vista. Game time is set for 6pm at the J.Leslie Rollins Stadium.
By the Numbers:
- Dordt totaled six shots on-goal; Northwestern recorded nine
- the Defenders are now 1-3 in one-goal matches this season
- this was the fourth time Dordt has been shutout
- Marco Laenen led the Defenders with two shots on frame
- Alberto Jimenez, Javier Moscardo, Tyson Reitsma and Jacob Narkis all had one shot on goal
- Mitchell Dryden has given up just six goals all season
- Pablo Aspas earned his sixth shutout of the season for Northwestern
- Tim Kaltenberger scored his ninth goal of the season, matching Stan van den Beld for team-high honors
