Robert Morris men’s soccer battle Northern Kentucky to scoreless draw in Horzion League opener

From Robert Morris University Athletics report / Jordan Smith 

RMU men’s soccer team battled to a 0-0 tie against NKU in their first Horizon League conference game of the season.

RMU is now 1-2-2 overall and 0-0-1 in conference play.

Nine minutes into the match, NKU recorded the first shot of the game.

Two minutes later, John Paul Mbuthia registered the first shot for RMU, followed up by Chase Gilley posting the first shot on goal of the game in the 23rd minute of play.

In the 37th minute, senior midfielder Kai McLoughlin was given a yellow card.Through the first half, goalkeeper Josh Lane only had to make one save to keep the game scoreless.

A minute into the second half, defender Fabian Overkamp was issued a caution.

Moments later, the Colonials had one of their best chances of the game off a corner kick. Mbuthia headed the ball just wide of the left post.
In the 71st minute, Alli Taleb of Northern Kentucky received a yellow card.

With a minute left, Lane made a diving effort to keep the game scoreless and earn his first clean sheet of the season.

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John Krysinsky

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).