Denver Moves Up to No. 2 in Top Drawer Soccer Top-25
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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
Players Mentioned
Midfielder
/ Men's Soccer
Midfielder
/ Men's Soccer
Forward
/ Men's SoccerThursday, August 20
Thursday, August 20
Saturday, November 22
Friday, November 21
