Thursday, August 26
Madison, WI
5 p.m.
Wisconsin Badgers
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SIUE
0-0-1, 0-0-0
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SIUE
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Wisconsin
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Kappelsberger and teammates celebrate as they take an early second-half lead against SIUE
Badgers begin season with a 1-1 draw
August 26, 2021 | Men's Soccer
Senior defender connects on a second-half free kick for first career goal
MADISON, Wis. – UW men's soccer began their 2021 campaign with a 1-1 draw against SIUE on Thursday night at McClimon Soccer Complex.
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The Badgers took an early second-half lead off a free kick in the 47th minute. The score came off a connection from Andrew Akindele to Moritz Kappelsberger. The strike marks Kappelberger's first career goal for Wisconsin.
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UW limited the Cougars to seven shots on goal with Carter Abbott registering saves on the first six attempts. In the 89th minute, SIUE's Max Broughton equalized the contest at one apiece.
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In the overtime periods, the Badgers attempted two shots, but were unable to connect to clinch the victory.
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Wisconsin will be back at McClimon Soccer Complex on Sunday at 7 p.m. when they take on Green Bay. Admission is free.
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The Badgers took an early second-half lead off a free kick in the 47th minute. The score came off a connection from Andrew Akindele to Moritz Kappelsberger. The strike marks Kappelberger's first career goal for Wisconsin.
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UW limited the Cougars to seven shots on goal with Carter Abbott registering saves on the first six attempts. In the 89th minute, SIUE's Max Broughton equalized the contest at one apiece.
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In the overtime periods, the Badgers attempted two shots, but were unable to connect to clinch the victory.
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Wisconsin will be back at McClimon Soccer Complex on Sunday at 7 p.m. when they take on Green Bay. Admission is free.
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Team Stats
SIU
WIS
Goals
1
1
Shots
15
9
Shots on Goal
7
5
Saves
4
6
Corners
5
6
Fouls
18
17
Scoring Plays
Moritz Kappelsberger (1)
Assisted By: Andrew Akindele
GOAL by WIS Kappelsberger, Moritz Assist by Akindele, Andrew.
46:52
Max Broughton (1)
Assisted By: Kelby Phillips
GOAL by SIU Broughton, Max Assist by Phillips, Kelby.
88:42
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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