FINAL: Michigan 2, Robert Morris 0 (NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament First Round)

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NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament – First Round

Michigan 2, Robert Morris 0, 2nd Half

Match Stats / NCAA Match Center 

 

Instant Match Summary

Robert Morris men’s soccer team’s magic run came to end, as the Colonials conceded a pair of brilliant strikes delivered by Big 10 runner-up, Michigan, losing 2-0, in the First Round of the NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament in Ann Arbor on Thursday night.

Matthew Fisher and Duilio Herrera each scored net smashing goals from distance, one coming in the 12th minute, then the other in the 80th minute to end Robert Morris’ terrific season.  Goalkeeper Josh Lane made two saves, while Michigan’s Isaiah Goldson did make four stops.

With the result, Robert Morris, who won their first-ever Horizon League Championship, finish the season with a 9-7-3 mark.  

Michigan will now move on to the tournament’s second round, where they’ll face Atlantic 10 Champions, Dayton, on Sunday.

Look for a more detailed recap to follow and we’ll also be looking to get reaction from RMU’s Head Coach Jonathan Potter.  

Match Updates

2nd half

80′ — GOAL — MICHIGAN 2, ROBERT MORRIS 0

Another Goalazo!!!   This time it’s Duilio Herrera (assist from Murphy Parker).  What an individual effort from Herrera who navigated a few deft touches to evade a few RMU defenders, then lined up a rocket that hit the perfect spot just inside the right post.

80' | What a strike from Duilio to double the lead!!

Watch on ESPN+ #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/9ttGtxNgMO

— Michigan Men's Soccer (@umichsoccer) November 22, 2024

78′ — very solid strike from RMU Victor Koah from pretty far out — about 30 yards.  It’s deflected — forcing UM keeper  Goldson to quickly adjust then grab the ball going a bit to his right.

76′ — few shots on goal for RMU in past few minutes but each didn’t have much pop from behind the 18, as they start to the use the width a bit more.

71′ — RMU high press has created some turnovers but they’re not transitioning quick enough to create quality chances. Been a little sloppy on both side in middle of field but Michigan def with more possession

57′ — Save!! RMU’s Josh Lane comes up with a big stop to deny a deflected ball headed his way.  Will Baker had the redirect.

What a stop by Josh Lane❌ pic.twitter.com/QsprtFYdj1

— RMU Men's Soccer (@RMUMSoccer) November 22, 2024

Halftime analysis/stats

The Colonials are right in this match — but will have to convert on their chances.

Michigan came out and found a way to score. A brilliant strike by Matthew Fisher (see replay below) was perfectly placed and nothing RMU keeper Josh Lane could have done about it.

Halftime Stats:

RMU

Michigan 

1st Half

44′ — Chance for RMU — Logan Gilley makes something out of nothing with a volley chance in crowded box.

33′ – Substitution up top. IN – Kosi Udeh OUT – JP Mbuthia

25′ – Colonials make their first sub. IN: Logan Gilley OUT: Anass Hadran

12′ — GOAL — MICHIGAN 1, ROBERT MORRIS 0

A brilliant strike from Matthew Fisher (Assist by Bryce Blevins)

6′ — RMU chance!  John Paul Mbuthia, bottom left, saved by Isaiah Goldson

It’s a brilliant strike that puts the Maize and Blue in the lead.

"AN ABSOLUTE WONDER GOAL" 🫣 #NCAASoccer x 🎥 ESPN+ / @umichsoccer pic.twitter.com/qJNDyGvnmb

— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) November 21, 2024

Pregame

 

Thursday night fútbol coming 🔜❄️ pic.twitter.com/2Jv4KC0MzE

— RMU Men's Soccer (@RMUMSoccer) November 21, 2024