Northwestern
4-3-0, 0-0-0
#25 Maryland
3-3-0, 0-0-0
Northwestern Upsets No. 25 Maryland, 3-1
9/20/2019 8:47:00 PM | Men's Soccer
The Wildcats were off to a hot start with a goal from sophomore, Bardia Kimiavi in the fourth minute of the game. The Reston, VA. native broke Maryland's home shutout streak with his third goal of the season.
"The biggest threat to the Terps scoreless streak here at Ludwig Field was ???????? ?????? ?????????? ??????????." @bardiakimiavi puts the 'Cats up, 1-0. His third goal of the season. #GoCats | #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/Xmge8aESJ4
— Northwestern MSoccer (@NUMensSoccer) September 20, 2019
"Winning in the Big Ten is hard, winning on the road in the Big Ten even harder," said head coach Tim Lenahan. "Defeating the defending National Champions is a special win. We had a great game plan to deal with their press and getting an early goal really helped. A great team win and very happy for our guys."
Heading into the locker room, Northwestern held on to the 1-0 lead. The Terps responded in the second half with the equalizer in the 55th minute.
Ten minutes later, senior Matt Moderwell launched a shot to the upper right corner of the net to regain the lead in the 65thminute, his seventh goal of his career. Although Maryland created chances, it was not enough to break through the smothering Wildcat defense.
.@NUMensSoccer Matt Moderwell from deep!
— Northwestern On BTN (@NUOnBTN) September 21, 2019
Northwestern takes the lead midway through the second half over No. 25 Maryland! pic.twitter.com/Ac4FjOjyQV
Senior Ty Seager's chip-in goal in the final five minutes extended the lead, 3-1 and made a comeback for the Terps out of reach.
TY
— Northwestern MSoccer (@NUMensSoccer) September 21, 2019
SEAGER.
GOAL.
'Cats extend the lead 3-1 over No. 25 Maryland. #GoCats | #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/TASyXwsPdW
Chicago's Big Ten Team looks to improve on their three game win streak on Tuesday, Sept. 24 as they return home to Martin Stadium to take on cross-town foe, UIC at 7 p.m.
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Team Stats
Bardia Kimiavi (1)
Assisted By: Matt Moderwell
GOAL by NRW Kimiavi, Bardia Assist by Moderwell, Matt.
03:57
Brayan Padilla (1)
Assisted By: Luke Brown
GOAL by UMD Padilla, Brayan Assist by Brown, Luke.
55:02
Matt Moderwell (1)
GOAL by NRW Moderwell, Matt.
65:15
Ty Seager (1)
GOAL by NRW Seager, Ty.
85:55
