9/3/2018 8:48:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Pioneers take on SMU tonight at 6 p.m. MT
DENVER – Following the University of Denver men's soccer team's 3-2 victory over nationally ranked Washington last Thursday, the Pioneers have moved up three spots to No. 2 in the Top Drawer Soccer Top-25. [19/2] Denver will be in action tonight as the Pioneers head to [RV/-] SMU for their first road match of the 2018 campaign.
Â
Senior striker Andre Shinyashiki (Sao Paulo, Brazil) finished his fourth goal of the early season in the side netting in the 103rd minute to send the then- [19/5] Pioneers past then-[3/18] Washington 3-2 in extra time on Thursday night at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium.
Â
Senior transfer Moshe Perez (Shim'a, Israel) was involved in all three goals for the Pioneers, playing a free kick into a dangerous area on the Denver breakthrough, scoring the 77th minute equalizer to bring DU level after trailing 2-1, and slipping in senior winger Kenny Akamatsu (Niigata, Japan) in the 103rd minute to setup the Shinyashiki winner.
Â
UP NEXT:
The Pioneers will hit the road for the only time in the first seven matches of the 2018 season on Monday as Denver takes on SMU. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. MT.
Â
TICKETS:
Season tickets for the 2018 Denver men's and women's soccer season are just $55 dollars, and can be purchased here. Single-game tickets for the 2018 Denver men's soccer season are also on sale, and can be purchased here.
Â
PIONEER MOVEMENT: Fans interested in making a donation to the men's soccer program can do so by clicking here. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence. Â
Â
- Pioneer Together –
Like Denver Pioneers and Denver Men's Soccer on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_MSoccer on Twitter
Follow @denverpioneers and @denversoccer on Instagram
Â
Â
Senior striker Andre Shinyashiki (Sao Paulo, Brazil) finished his fourth goal of the early season in the side netting in the 103rd minute to send the then- [19/5] Pioneers past then-[3/18] Washington 3-2 in extra time on Thursday night at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium.
Â
Senior transfer Moshe Perez (Shim'a, Israel) was involved in all three goals for the Pioneers, playing a free kick into a dangerous area on the Denver breakthrough, scoring the 77th minute equalizer to bring DU level after trailing 2-1, and slipping in senior winger Kenny Akamatsu (Niigata, Japan) in the 103rd minute to setup the Shinyashiki winner.
Â
UP NEXT:
The Pioneers will hit the road for the only time in the first seven matches of the 2018 season on Monday as Denver takes on SMU. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. MT.
Â
TICKETS:
Season tickets for the 2018 Denver men's and women's soccer season are just $55 dollars, and can be purchased here. Single-game tickets for the 2018 Denver men's soccer season are also on sale, and can be purchased here.
Â
PIONEER MOVEMENT: Fans interested in making a donation to the men's soccer program can do so by clicking here. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence. Â
Â
- Pioneer Together –
Like Denver Pioneers and Denver Men's Soccer on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_MSoccer on Twitter
Follow @denverpioneers and @denversoccer on Instagram
Â
Players Mentioned
Midfielder
/ Men's Soccer
Midfielder
/ Men's Soccer
Forward
/ Men's SoccerSunday, October 11
Saturday, October 10
Saturday, October 03
Saturday, October 03
