Michigan
1-0
DePaul
0-1
Hirschfield, Defense Lead U-M Past DePaul in Inaugural Match
9/1/2000 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Site: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Elbel Field)
Score: Michigan 1, DePaul 0
Records: U-M (1-0), DePaul (0-1)
Next U-M Match: Tuesday, Sept. 5 -- at Cleveland State (Cleveland, Ohio), 7 p.m.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Freshman Ian Hirschfield (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Pine Crest HS) etched his name into University of Michigan men's soccer history with the program's first shot. Just 4:36 into the Wolverines' first match as a varsity program, Hirschfield lofted a ball into the upper right corner of DePaul's goal. The 30-foot shot was just over the reach of DePaul goalkeeper Jash Chavero. The goal was enough to give Michigan a 1-0 win in its inaugural game in front of 1,487 on Friday (Sept. 1) at Elbel Field.
Earning the shutout for the Wolverines was senior goalkeeper Albert Geldres (St. Clair, Mich./Detroit Country Day School). Geldres made six saves, including a diving stop at the 65:00 mark to preserve the shutout.
The Wolverines (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) controlled the tempo of the game. Despite being outshot 16-8, Michigan's defense limited the Blue Demons (0-1) to only six scoring chances. DePaul's offensive frustrations led to 30 fouls and three yellow cards in the game.
Senior Will Purdy (Kalamazoo, Mich./Hackett Catholic Central HS) led the Michigan offense with three shots, including two on goal in the beginning of the second half.
The Wolverines travel to Cleveland State next Tuesday (Sept. 5) at 7 p.m. for their second game.
GAME SUMMARY
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
| DePaul | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michigan | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Scoring, Time (Assist)
1st -- U-M, Ian Hirschfield, 4:36 (unassisted)
Shots: U-M 8, DePaul 16
Saves: U-M 6 (Albert Gedres), DePaul 5 (Jash Chavero)
Corner Kicks: U-M 3, DePaul 0
Fouls: U-M 14, DePaul 30
Yellow Cards: Ed Kiefer (DePaul), 4:10; Sean Fitzpatrick (DePaul), 22:20; Ryan Wunderlich (DePaul), 70:00
NOTES
• A crowd of 1,487 witnessed the first varsity men's soccer game at Elbel Field.
• Ian Hirschfield's goal came on Michigan's first shot.
• Will Purdy took Michigan's first corner kick at 9:15.
• Albert Geldres made Michigan's first save at 27:05.
QUOTES
Michigan Head Coach Steve Burns
On the team's performance ... "You don't expect a young team to win a game 1-0 this early on in the season, especially against a good DePaul team. We have some good things to work with."
On goalkeeper Albert Geldres' shutout performance ... "Albert is a shot stopper. He may not look pretty all the time, but he made the big saves in the second half."
U-M Freshman Midfielder Ian Hirschfield
On scoring Michigan's first goal ... "I turned one defender, took the shot and scored the goal. All week I have been working on my shot. It's the dream of my life."
U-M Senior Goalkeeper Albert Geldres
On what it felt like after the win ... "I'm still numb. It's an unbelievable feeling. The fans were great. This is what I have waited for all my life."
Team Stats
Ian Hirschfield (1)
30 yds - Top Right Corner
4:36
