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Kellogg’s Two Goals Leads WVU to Shutout Win
September 29, 2018 09:34 PM | Men's Soccer
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A pair of second-half goals by junior defender Ryan Kellogg led the West Virginia University men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Delaware on Saturday night at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.
Kellogg recorded his first two-goal game of his career as the Mountaineers (6-4) shut out the Blue Hens (2-7) for their fourth clean sheet of the season. WVU improved to 4-1 at home this year and is unbeaten in 15 of its last 19 nonconference contests in Morgantown.
"It wasn't a whole lot to fix, it was just our inspiration, our motivation," LeBlanc said of WVU's response following Tuesday night's loss. "It was our not thinking we were going to show up and win games because of what we did in the games prior. We competed tonight and I thought it was a really, really good performance and we scored a couple of really good goals."
Kellogg led the Mountaineers with three shots and two shots on goal. His first career multi-goal game gives him three goals this season and four in his career. Kellogg's first goal came in the 62nd minute, and his second came less than 10 minutes later, in the 71st. His game-winning goal was the second of his career.
Kellogg's first goal, at 61:19, was a header from six yards out. The play began at the far side with junior midfielder Sebastian Garcia-Herreros, who beat a defender and passed to sophomore forward Spenser Myers. At the edge of the box near the end line, Myers sent a ball into the box for Kellogg, who crashed the net and headed it in on the near side.
WVU took a 2-0 lead nine minutes later, at 70:21, off the foot of Kellogg. Garcia-Herreros again earned an assist, as he passed to sophomore midfielder Nic Short, who quickly passed back to Garcia-Herreros near the corner of the box. Garcia-Herreros dribbled up and passed the ball in to Kellogg, who was waiting near the penalty kick mark. Kellogg converted into the far corner to double WVU's lead.
"Ryan has been someone who we have depended on every single year since day one when he got here as a freshman," LeBlanc said. "Those are two really glassy finishes that he made look easier than what they were. The ball Spenser Meyers fired across to him that he put his head on was not an easy finish, and then the fantastic combination play that set up the second goal. As easy as it looked, he really had to be composed and he did a great job slotting it in. He was in the right spot, which is the most important thing on both of those goals. He got to the correct spots, and that second goal was absolutely fantastic. It was so great that he got to finish it off, and that is probably one of the better goals you will see in college soccer. It was a fantastic finish, it was so simple but it was everything that happened that built into it."
Both teams had nine shots in the match, while WVU had six shots on goal to UD's three. Sophomore goalkeeper Steven Tekesky had three saves in the victory.
The Mountaineers had a 6-4 advantage in shots in the first half, with three shots on goal to the Blue Hens' one.
WVU had several chances early, but could only get one shot off, which went high by junior midfielder Ethan Shim in the 11th minute. Off a corner kick in the 23rd minute, sophomore defender Kevin Morris had a chance on a header, but his ball went high.
Tekesky's lone save of the half came in the 35th minute, an easy stop that was followed by a blocked shot by the WVU defense. West Virginia closed the half with two chances in the final five minutes, as Myers had an opportunity that was saved from 20 yards out, while senior forward Rushawn Larmond also had a shot saved.
Kellogg's goal in the 62nd minute opened the second half, and he made it 2-0 10 minutes later.
Tekesky preserved the shutout with a nice save following WVU's goal, and again in the 84th minute.
West Virginia's homestand concludes with a matchup against Binghamton on Tuesday, Oct 2, at 7 p.m. ET, at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. Tickets are available at WVUGAME.com or by calling 1-800 WVU GAME. It is a Dollar Night, with $1 tickets and select concession items. The contest also is Club Sports Night, where there will be a wing eating contest during halftime between different club team's captains.
WVU soccer scarf ticket packages and single match tickets are on sale now at WVUGAME.com or by calling 1-800 WVU GAME. The scarf ticket package includes a scarf and 10 tickets to be used at any men's or women's soccer match during the 2018 regular season. Packages are just $30 and are available while supplies last. With the exception of Dollar Nights, single match tickets are $5 each and $3 for groups of 10 or more when purchased in advance at WVUGAME.com. At the Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium ticket window, tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors and $3 for groups. The discounted online pricing will be available until kickoff of the match. Tickets for WVU students are free with a valid student I.D.
For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Kellogg recorded his first two-goal game of his career as the Mountaineers (6-4) shut out the Blue Hens (2-7) for their fourth clean sheet of the season. WVU improved to 4-1 at home this year and is unbeaten in 15 of its last 19 nonconference contests in Morgantown.
"It wasn't a whole lot to fix, it was just our inspiration, our motivation," LeBlanc said of WVU's response following Tuesday night's loss. "It was our not thinking we were going to show up and win games because of what we did in the games prior. We competed tonight and I thought it was a really, really good performance and we scored a couple of really good goals."
Kellogg led the Mountaineers with three shots and two shots on goal. His first career multi-goal game gives him three goals this season and four in his career. Kellogg's first goal came in the 62nd minute, and his second came less than 10 minutes later, in the 71st. His game-winning goal was the second of his career.
Kellogg's first goal, at 61:19, was a header from six yards out. The play began at the far side with junior midfielder Sebastian Garcia-Herreros, who beat a defender and passed to sophomore forward Spenser Myers. At the edge of the box near the end line, Myers sent a ball into the box for Kellogg, who crashed the net and headed it in on the near side.
WVU took a 2-0 lead nine minutes later, at 70:21, off the foot of Kellogg. Garcia-Herreros again earned an assist, as he passed to sophomore midfielder Nic Short, who quickly passed back to Garcia-Herreros near the corner of the box. Garcia-Herreros dribbled up and passed the ball in to Kellogg, who was waiting near the penalty kick mark. Kellogg converted into the far corner to double WVU's lead.
"Ryan has been someone who we have depended on every single year since day one when he got here as a freshman," LeBlanc said. "Those are two really glassy finishes that he made look easier than what they were. The ball Spenser Meyers fired across to him that he put his head on was not an easy finish, and then the fantastic combination play that set up the second goal. As easy as it looked, he really had to be composed and he did a great job slotting it in. He was in the right spot, which is the most important thing on both of those goals. He got to the correct spots, and that second goal was absolutely fantastic. It was so great that he got to finish it off, and that is probably one of the better goals you will see in college soccer. It was a fantastic finish, it was so simple but it was everything that happened that built into it."
Both teams had nine shots in the match, while WVU had six shots on goal to UD's three. Sophomore goalkeeper Steven Tekesky had three saves in the victory.
The Mountaineers had a 6-4 advantage in shots in the first half, with three shots on goal to the Blue Hens' one.
WVU had several chances early, but could only get one shot off, which went high by junior midfielder Ethan Shim in the 11th minute. Off a corner kick in the 23rd minute, sophomore defender Kevin Morris had a chance on a header, but his ball went high.
Tekesky's lone save of the half came in the 35th minute, an easy stop that was followed by a blocked shot by the WVU defense. West Virginia closed the half with two chances in the final five minutes, as Myers had an opportunity that was saved from 20 yards out, while senior forward Rushawn Larmond also had a shot saved.
Kellogg's goal in the 62nd minute opened the second half, and he made it 2-0 10 minutes later.
Tekesky preserved the shutout with a nice save following WVU's goal, and again in the 84th minute.
West Virginia's homestand concludes with a matchup against Binghamton on Tuesday, Oct 2, at 7 p.m. ET, at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. Tickets are available at WVUGAME.com or by calling 1-800 WVU GAME. It is a Dollar Night, with $1 tickets and select concession items. The contest also is Club Sports Night, where there will be a wing eating contest during halftime between different club team's captains.
WVU soccer scarf ticket packages and single match tickets are on sale now at WVUGAME.com or by calling 1-800 WVU GAME. The scarf ticket package includes a scarf and 10 tickets to be used at any men's or women's soccer match during the 2018 regular season. Packages are just $30 and are available while supplies last. With the exception of Dollar Nights, single match tickets are $5 each and $3 for groups of 10 or more when purchased in advance at WVUGAME.com. At the Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium ticket window, tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors and $3 for groups. The discounted online pricing will be available until kickoff of the match. Tickets for WVU students are free with a valid student I.D.
For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
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WVU
Goals
0
2
Shots
9
9
Shots on Goal
3
6
Saves
4
3
Corners
7
7
Fouls
8
7
Scoring Plays
Ryan Kellogg (2)
Assisted By: Spenser Myers , Sebastian Garcia-Her
Header GOAL by WVU Ryan Kellogg (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Spenser Myers and Sebastian Garcia-Her, goal number 2 for season.
61:19
Ryan Kellogg (3)
Assisted By: Sebastian Garcia-Her , Nic Short
GOAL by WVU Ryan Kellogg, Assist by Sebastian Garcia-Her and Nic Short, goal number 3 for season.
70:21
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
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