Saturday, September 28
Philadelphia, Pa.
7:00 p.m.
Columbia University
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6-1-1, 1-0-0
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Photo by: Columbia University Athletics / Owen Cooper
Men’s Soccer Edged by No. 20 Penn, 1-0
9/28/2024 9:59:00 PM | Men's Soccer
PHILADELPHIA — The Columbia men's soccer team went on the road to challenge No. 20 Penn in its 2024 Ivy League opener but was defeated, 1-0, Saturday night at Rhodes Field.
The game's only goal was scored in the 52nd minute. Following a goal kick sent to midfield by the Lions, Penn (6-1-1, 1-0-0 Ivy) gained control and Patrick Cayelli came away with it near midfield. He flicked the ball ahead for Romeo Dahlen, who got in behind Columbia's back line and chipped a shot over the oncoming Alexander O'Brien that landed in the back of the net.
The goal was the lone blemish on an otherwise solid night for the first-year Columbia keeper. O'Brien made five saves, matching his season-high from FDU, including a few dazzling stops in the first half to keep the game scoreless.
The Lions (0-7-0, 0-1-0 Ivy) play their first home match of the Ivy season next Saturday, Oct. 5, hosting Yale (3-4-1, 1-0-0) at 7 p.m.
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The game's only goal was scored in the 52nd minute. Following a goal kick sent to midfield by the Lions, Penn (6-1-1, 1-0-0 Ivy) gained control and Patrick Cayelli came away with it near midfield. He flicked the ball ahead for Romeo Dahlen, who got in behind Columbia's back line and chipped a shot over the oncoming Alexander O'Brien that landed in the back of the net.
The goal was the lone blemish on an otherwise solid night for the first-year Columbia keeper. O'Brien made five saves, matching his season-high from FDU, including a few dazzling stops in the first half to keep the game scoreless.
The final stats showed the Quakers with a 17-1 advantage in shots and 6-1 in shots on goal. Penn also out-cornered Columbia, 5-0.Another BIG SAVE by Alexander O'Brien! 🧱
— Columbia Men's Soccer (@CULionsMSOC) September 29, 2024
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The Lions (0-7-0, 0-1-0 Ivy) play their first home match of the Ivy season next Saturday, Oct. 5, hosting Yale (3-4-1, 1-0-0) at 7 p.m.
FOLLOW THE LIONS:
For the latest on Columbia men's soccer, be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@CULionsMSOC), on Facebook (ColumbiaMensSoccer), or by visiting GoColumbiaLions.com.
Team Stats
Columb
Penn
Goals
0
1
Shots
1
17
Shots on Goal
1
6
Saves
5
1
Corners
0
5
Fouls
11
6
Scoring Plays
Romeo Dahlen (1)
Assisted By: Patrick Cayelli
GOAL by Penn Dahlen, Romeo Assist by Cayelli, Patrick.
51:14
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
GK
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