Spring Break
Men's Soccer
Team 2-0 in exhibitions
David Cordill
Issue date: 8/21/06 Section: Sports
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UMKC quickly found itself in a hole against Rockhurst as the Hawks' Travis Ogogor broke loose past a scrambling defense after the opening kick and deposited the ball into the Kangaroo net. After only 11 seconds of play, UMKC trailed 1-0.
"That's the kind of stuff we went through last year and that's the kind of stuff we've been trying to cut out," said forward Kyle Perkins, junior.
Stunned and somewhat shaky, UMKC tried to maintain its composure. The team started to find some cohesiveness as the first half progressed.
Still looking for their first shot on goal, the Roos responded late in the first half at the 35:41 mark with a goal from forward Shawn Andrews, senior, who put a six-yard shot past Rockhurst goalkeeper Chad Becker. Sophomore midfielder Omar Rivero got the assist. At the half, the game was tied 1-1.
In the second half, the score stayed deadlocked while much of the action occurred near the middle of the field as both squads struggled to maintain ball possession. Then, at the 83:01 mark, forward Ryan Kaufman, senior, tallied the game winner for the Roos from a throw in on the backline. Oran Andrews was credited with the assist and UMKC got the win 2-1.
"It's always good playing Rockhurst. They're a good team, a good program - just always a real good preparation for us," said Coach Rick Benben. He said the Roos started out "a little nervous and tentative" in the first half and gave credit to a stubborn Rockhurst squad for their effort.
At Swope Park on the following Saturday, the Kangaroos bested Baker with an effective passing attack - which set up scoring opportunities - and mostly solid defense. At 21:26, Kyle Perkins scored first for UMKC, taking a pass from Shawn Andrews around 20 yards out and promptly putting it past Baker goalie Bret Clark.
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