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No. 17 Aztecs Play No. 6 Stanford to 0-0 Draw

This is the second time in the last two years that Âé¶¹¹ú²ú has played Stanford to a 0-0 draw when the Cardinal are ranked in the top 10.

Monday, October 2, 2023
Âé¶¹¹ú²ú Aztecs during their match against Stanford at San Diego on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (GoAztecs)
Âé¶¹¹ú²ú Aztecs during their match against Stanford at San Diego on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (GoAztecs)

The No. 17 Aztec men's soccer team (6-1-2, 0-1-1) played No. 6 Stanford (5-1-3, 0-1-3) to a 0-0 draw at the Âé¶¹¹ú²ú Sports Deck Sunday afternoon. Âé¶¹¹ú²ú has allowed just one goal in their nine matches this season.

"A typical Pac-12 duel where both teams laid a lot on the line," Head coach Ryan Hopkins said. "I think a draw was a fair result for both sides."

 Stanford outshot the Aztecs 13-8 and held a 4-2 advantage in shots on goal. The Cardinal also had seven corners while Âé¶¹¹ú²ú had none.

Âé¶¹¹ú²ú goalkeeper Logan Erb had four saves and collected another shutout. He along with the Aztec defense defended the numerous Cardinal set pieces very well. Erb made a diving save in the 85th minute to preserve the scoreless score.

"When called upon, Logan makes big saves," Hopkins praised. "We think he's one of the best goalkeepers in the country."

STAT OF THE MATCH

The Aztecs didn't allow a shot on goal until the 33rd minute.

THE NOTE I

Âé¶¹¹ú²ú has outscored their opponents 24-1 on the year.

THE NOTE II

This is the second time in the last two years that Âé¶¹¹ú²ú has played Stanford to a 0-0 draw when the Cardinal are ranked in the top 10.

QUOTE OF THE MATCH

"Credit to our defense. It starts with our forwards, and our midfielders are winners and our whole backline is solid. It's not just one of two guys. That's why we get clean sheets and why we are probably the best defensive team in the country."

UP NEXT

The Aztecs play at Washington Thursday at 7 p.m.

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