Akron Upset By South Florida, 1-0, In Double OT

Zips fall at home against Bulls

Nov. 28, 2007

From Akron Athletics

AKRON (www.gozips.com) - A goal by South Florida's Yohance Marshall two minutes into the second overtime lifted the Bulls to a 1-0 victory over the #14 seeded Zips of Akron in the second round of the 2007 NCAA Men's Soccer Championship, played Wednesday night at Lee Jackson Field.

South Florida (14-5-2) will play at #3 seed Connecticut this Sunday, while the 2007 MAC regular-season and tournament champion Zips end their season with a 15-4-2 record.

The lone goal of the match came off a free kick. Simon Schoendorf sent the ball towards the net and Akron goalkeeper Evan Bush punched the ball out. Amidst several UA defenders, Marshall was able to use his body to sneak the ball into the lower left side of the goal. It marked Marshall's second goal of the season and second game-winner in overtime during the NCAA Championship. (USF beat Colgate 2-1 in overtime in the first round.)

Akron lost despite controlling the action most of the match. The Zips took 17 shots compared to eight by the Bulls. Ten of UA's shots were on goal with USF having just four on goal, including the game winner. Leading the way for the Zips was freshman Steve Zakuani, who had five shots with four being on goal. Schoendorf had two shots for the Bulls, including two on goal.

USF keeper Diego Restrepo came through with 10 saves while Akron's Bush had three.

"This game can be cruel sometimes," said UA head coach Caleb Porter. "Despite tonight's outcome, I am very proud of this team. They, especially these six seniors, have elevated this program to new heights. We had several opportunities, but we just could not finish. I have to give credit to the USF keeper (Diego Restrepo). He made some impressive saves on some really great shots."