Men’s Soccer Punches Back Late but Falls to American

Saturday, October 5

West Point, N.Y.

1:00 PM

Army West Point

2-8-1, 0-4-0

American

3-3-5, 2-1-1

American

Army West Point

Men’s Soccer Punches Back Late but Falls to American

October 05, 2024 | Men's Soccer

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WEST POINT, N.Y. – A Jubril Bamgbala goal off the bench gave shorthanded Army Men's Soccer late life, but the squad could not mount an equalizer, and the Black Knights fell 2-1 to the American Eagles at Malek Stadium Saturday afternoon.

A flurry of Eagle goals after a scoreless first half made it 2-0 early in the second half. Dilane Zouantcha had the brace for American with 51' and 56' goals. Army's Kelly Cooper then took a second yellow card in the 75', which dropped the Black Knights to 10 men for the remainder of the fixture.

However, Bamgbala scored under 10 minutes before making his first appearance of the match, finding the back of the net after collecting a deflection from a corner kick.

The goal was one of just two shots on target however for the home side, as Army wouldn't be able to mount a match-tying goal.

By the Numbers

2: Ronald Zhai's two total shots led Army on Saturday.

3: Bamgbala's goal was the third this year off the bench for Army.

4: Keanu Likewise made his second start in a row, and his third overall on the year. The Colorado Springs, Colo made four saves in his Patriot League debut.

Next Up

Army travels to Chester, Pa. on Friday for Army-Navy Cup XIII, presented by Leidos. The fixture at Subaru Park, home of the Philadelphia Union, is part of the Star Series presented by USAA.

First touch is set for 7:00 p.m.

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