DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – The #2 ranked Indiana Tech men's soccer team opened WHAC play on Saturday afternoon with a road game against the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The Warriors would put up their best offensive performance of the season with a five-goal onslaught against the Wolverines, picking up their fifth straight win.
The Orange & Black would get on the board quickly in this one when
Robin Vezinhet scored his second goal of the week and for the fourth straight game, by converting a penalty kick in the 9
th minute of the game.
Touhami Bel-Hadj would double the Tech lead before the half in the 37
th minute on an assist from
Ryan Henry. In the second half, the Warriors scored three times in what was an offensive masterclass on the day.
Kumbirai Mutamuko made it 3-0 in the 52
nd minute on an assist from
Matija Stupar. In the 72
nd minute, Stupar added to his assist with a goal to give Tech a 4-0 lead. Seven minutes later,
Matthew Takawira sealed the deal with the fifth goal for the Warriors.
Filip Maksimovic would pick up the assist on Takawira's goal, while
Fabian Hauer assisted Stupar's goal.
Tech would dominate the game on both sides of the ball from start to finish. The Orange & Black posted a season high 36 shots in the win, with nine going on target. The Warrior defense would limit the Wolverines to just two shots all game and none on target.
Marvin Kopp picked up his second win of the season in goal for the Warriors.
The Warriors improve to 8-1-1 overall on the season and start WHAC play at 1-0-0. They will face off with the University of Northwestern Ohio on Wednesday, 23
rd at 3pm in Lima, Ohio.
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