Akron Battles No. 3 Indiana to a 1-1 Double-OT Draw

Friday, September 10

Akron, Ohio

7:00 PM

University of Akron

4-0-1

Indiana

3-1-1

Indiana

Akron

Akron Battles No. 3 Indiana to a 1-1 Double-OT Draw

September 10 | Men's Soccer

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AKRON, Ohio - In an early-season men's soccer showdown the 16th-rated University of Akron and third-ranked Indiana (3-1-1) battled to a 1-1 double-overtime draw on Friday, Sept. 10 at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Both sides had opportunities to capture the game in overtime, but a pair of stellar diving saves from Akron senior goalkeeper Will Meyer (Solon, Ohio) persevered the result for the Zips (4-0-1).

The two heavyweights battled through a scoreless opening half with the Hoosiers edging the Zips in first-half shots, 6-3.

Akron turned up the attack in the second half en route to registering a 12-8 margin in second-half shots.

The Hoosiers broke the stalemate in the 66th minute (65:39) when Daniel Munie headed home a ball served into the box on a corner kick from Victor Bezerra.

The advantage was short-lived as senior Diogo Pacheco (Lisbon, Portugal) leveled the contest at one connecting on his team-leading third goal of the season at the 76:40 mark off an assist from freshman Jason Shokalook (Erie, Pa.). Pacheco has now scored a point in each of Akron's five games this season and extended his scoring streak to six straight contests dating back to last season.

Both sides had scoring chances over the balance of regulation and overtime, but neither team was able to capitalize as the showdown fittingly ended in a draw.

The Hoosiers posted a 17-16 edge in overall shots on the evening, including a 7-4 margin in shots on goal.

Pacheco and Shokalook led Akron with a game-high four shots apiece, while Indiana was directed by a four-shot performance from Bezerra.

Meyer finished the evening with a game-high six saves, for Akron while Roman Celentano made three stops for the Hoosiers.

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Akron resumes its in-state series with Ohio State as the Zips travel to Columbus for a 7 p.m. tilt on Wednesday, Sept. 15.