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QV Grad Fondi, @RMUMsoccer Shuts Out Pitt_MSOCC 2-0   #PghSoccer





From RMU/Pitt Athletic Department reports


Moon Township, Pa. –The Robert Morris University men’s soccer team picked up its first win at home in 2016 along with some local bragging rights, with a 2-0 shutout against Pitt Tuesday afternoon at North Athletic Complex. 
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It was the second straight clean sheet for RMU keeper Winter Fondi (Quaker Valley) as the Colonials improved to 2-3 on the year. With the loss, the Panthers fall to 1-3-1.

Pitt controlled much of the early play and accounted for the first four shots of the game. As RMU settled down, they began generating scoring chances, the first a precursor of game’s first goal as Jake Cooper sent a rocket high from 18 yards.
 
Shortly after that first shot by Cooper, RMU controlled play along the left sideline. Sophomore midfielder Keane McIvor exploited a gap to the inside with a quick side-foot pass to the center of the field. Lining up his shot, Cooper blasted a right-footed effort that picked the upper right corner and put RMU on top in the 34th minute.
 
Ten minutes after halftime, the Colonials again took advantage of their strength on the left side as McIvor held the ball near midfield. That gave time for Zac Sherman to streak in behind the defense at the same moment McIvor sent a searching ball over top of the defense. Sherman took the first bounce and chipped Pitt keeper Mikal Outcalt to put RMU ahead 2-0 in the 56th minute.
 
Robert Morris held on from there behind Fondi who was aggressive off his line and finished with five saves to record his second win of the year. Outcalt had four stops for the visiting Panthers. McIvor assisted on both RMU goals.
The all-time series between the crosstown rivals is now 13-8-3 in favor of the Panthers. 
Pitt now has to travel to Chapel Hill, NC, to take on nationally ranked North Carolina on Friday (7:30 pm kickoff), while the Colonials return to the pitch Saturday, Sept. 17 when they visit Lehigh for a 1:00 p.m. match.

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).

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