River Forest, Ill.- Concordia University Chicago (3-4) faced off against Concordia University Chicago (7-1) following their tough loss to Aurora University earlier in the week. Defense was the key for both teams in the first half of play. In the second half the score would not remain tied for long. CUW would pull away with three goals and win the match 3-0.
 
Inside the box score:

• Concordia-Wisconsin would out-shoot CUC 22-8
• Concordia-Chicago played tough and in turn had 14 fouls to CUW's 9.
• Although losing 3-0, CUC saved nine shots on goal.

 

MSOC: Fantastic diving save by Jose Retana on a PK to keep the Falcons off the board. Nearing the end of the half, the score remains 0-0. pic.twitter.com/K4RrkccrFf

— CUC Men's Soccer (@cucmsoccer) September 28, 2019

 
In the first half the Cougars displayed lockdown defense highlighted by a penalty kick save by goalkeeper Jose Retana. CUW would out-shoot CUC 14-4, but the score going into halftime would stay at 0-0. 
 

MSOC: At the end of the 1st half, the score remains
0-0. 2nd half starting in 10 minutes! pic.twitter.com/h9X3Ggr1EF

— CUC Men's Soccer (@cucmsoccer) September 28, 2019

 
Moving into the second half, Concordia-Chicago looked to play for an upset. Up until 30 minutes in the half, the score would remain tied. The Falcons had other ideas. CUW would outshoot the Cougars in two consecutive halves. As a result, they would score three straight goals enroute to a 3-0 victory.

Concordia-Chicago will look ahead to Benedictine University on Wednesday, October 2nd. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m.