BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Butler men's soccer team (0-1-1) fell to the No. 1-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (2-0-0) by the score of 0-1 at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
 

Key Moments

·            Butler produced two early shots on goal, in the fourth and fifth minutes. Both came off the foot of Henri Kumwenda, and both were saved by Indiana goalkeeper Roman Celentano.

·            An Indiana handball in the 16^th minute allowed a free kick sent into the box, but the Hoosiers denied any scoring opportunity with an uncontested header.

·            In the 22^nd minute, Wilmer Cabrera, Jr. dribbled from the center line toward the box and took a hard shot, but it was unfortunately deflected high off a teammate.

·            Indiana produced its first two shots in the 25^th minute. Both were from inside the box, but the first was blocked by the Bulldogs' defense, and the second was saved by Gabriel Gjergji.

·            A Butler foul in the 28^th minute produced an Indiana free kick just ten yards outside of the box. A Hoosiers header came off the bar, a second header was blocked by the defense, and then the rebound was finished by Indiana's Joey Maher. Indiana led, 1-0.

·            The Bulldogs had a free kick opportunity in the 43^rd minute, level with the top of the box, but the attempted shot spun harmlessly out of bounds.

·            HALFTIME

·            Jack Haywood was shown a yellow card for an aggressive tackle in the 53^rd minute.

·            In the 55^th minute, a Haywood blast from the top of the box was blocked by the Indiana defense.

·            In the 60^th minute, Philip Halvorsen headed a cross from the right side, but it went harmlessly over the bar.

·            An Indiana foul in the 66^th minute, about five yards outside of the box, led to a Butler free kick. Rhys Myers brought down the cross and touched the ball to the goal line, but it was saved by a Hoosiers defender just before completely crossing the stripe.

·            The two teams traded yellow cards in the 68^th and 69^th minutes.

·            In the 77^th minute, an Indiana shot was deflected by Gjergji to the crossbar, and he made a second save two minutes later.

Bulldog Bits

·            Philip Halvorsen produced two shots for Butler, while five teammates each produced one.

·            Gabriel Gjergji made four saves for Butler.

·            Butler created 3 corner kicks, while Indiana had a pair.

·            Indiana outshot Butler, 15-7, though the Bulldogs produced three shots on goal, compared to five for the Hoosiers.

Up Next

Butler will return to Indianapolis, Ind., to host Milwaukee on Friday, September 3, at 7 PM, at the Sellick Bowl. Then, on Monday, September, 6, the Bulldogs will travel to Western Michigan.