Michigan Plays to Draw in Wild Match Against Wisconsin

Sunday, September 23

Ann Arbor, Mich.

2:30 PM

Michigan

7-0-1

Wisconsin

4-2-2

OT 1

OT 2

Wisconsin

Michigan

Michigan Plays to Draw in Wild Match Against Wisconsin

9/23/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

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By: Stacey Schwartz

Site: Ann Arbor, Mich. (U-M Soccer Field)
Score: #14 Michigan 2, Wisconsin 2 (2OT)
Records: U-M (7-0-1, 0-0-1 Big Ten), UW (4-2-1, 0-0-1 Big Ten)
Next U-M Event: Wednesday, Sept. 26 -- at Oakland (Rochester, Mich.), 4 p.m.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- In a high-scoring affair with penalty cards being handed out at a frenzied pace, the University of Michigan men's soccer team played to a 2-2 draw against Wisconsin Sunday (Sept. 23) in the first Big Ten Conference match of the season on the U-M Soccer Field.

Wisconsin scored first on a goal from a corner kick at 6:03. Minutes later, freshman defender Jeffrey Quijano (Simi Valley, Calif./Canoga Park) prevented another serious Badger scoring opportunity with a diving block on a Wisconsin shot.

In what became another increasingly physical match, junior forward Steve Bonnell (St. Clair Shores, Mich./Detroit Country Day) was taken down early in the first half, but bounced right back up to assist on sophomore/freshman Cam Cameron's (Saline, Mich./Saline) score-evener at 18:16. Bonnell shot the pass low to Cameron, who knocked it into the middle of the goal.

Wisconsin was able to control the tempo throughout the majority of the first half, constantly pressuring the Michigan goal. At 28:10, Wisconsin scored again on a shot that barely trickled past the grasp of junior/sophomore Patrick Sperry's (Hinsdale, Ill./Hinsdale Central).

Shortly after Wisconsin pulled ahead, the game saw a barrage of penalty cards, including ones dolled out to sophomore forward Peri Marosevic (Rockford, Ill./Edison Academy) and Bonnell.

Marosevic showed resiliency by bouncing right back to score the equalizer unassisted at 33:27 from 18 yards out.

Wisconsin continued to threaten throughout the first half, but junior midfielder Alex Morisset (Shelby Township, Mich./De La Salle)prevented any further scoring by the Badgers with several key blocks. Junior defender Michael Holody (Clarkston, Mich./Clarkston) also contributed a vital block on a Badger opportunity off a corner kick.

The second half began with a similar flurry of yellow cards. At 52:35, Marosevic received his second yellow of the match after a breakaway opportunity, giving him a red card and an ejection from the game -- as well as a suspension for Michigan's next match. Michigan was forced to play a man down until at 57:23, when Wisconsin's Victor Diaz received his second yellow card and an ejection from the contest.

Sophomore defender Julian Robles (Los Angeles, Calif./Damien) made a huge block in the net late in the second stanza, stopping a Wisconsin forward from giving the Badgers a late lead.

Throughout the remainder of the second half, the two teams struggled for possession, both failing to score again.

While Michigan controlled the ball throughout the first overtime and much of the second, U-M could not convert its opportunities into points. The Wolverines now stand at 7-0-1 for the season.

Michigan will play the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies at 4 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 26) on Oakland Soccer Field in Rochester, Mich.

GAME SUMMARY

By Periods	1	2	OT	OT	F
Wisconsin	2	0	0	0	2
Michigan	2	0	0	0	2

Scoring, Time (Assist)
1st -- UW, Brian Bultman, 6:03 (Pablo Delgado)
1st -- U-M, Cam Cameron, 18:16 (Steve Bonnell)
1st -- UW, Victor Diaz, 28:10 (Scott Lorenz)
1st -- U-M, Peri Marosevic, 33:27 (unassisted)

Shots: U-M 15, UW 12
Saves: U-M 2 (Patrick Sperry), UW 3 (Brian Kloss)
Corner Kicks: U-M 2, UW 6
Fouls: U-M 21, UW 18
Cards: UW, B.J. Goodman, 15:14 (yellow); U-M, Peri Marosevic, 18:16 (yellow); UW, Victor Diaz, 28:53 (yellow); UW, Brandon Miller, 29:16 (yellow); U-M, Steve Bonnell, 29:29 (yellow); U-M, Mauro Fuzetti, 46:38 (yellow); U-M, Marosevic, 52:35 (yellow/red); UW, Diaz (yellow/red); UW, Kenny Dix, 76:42 (yellow); UW, Erik Ortega 81:25 (yellow); U-M, Steve Hecker, 90:00 (yellow)

NOTES

• Michigan has a 5-2-1 all-time record against Wisconsin.

• Sophomore Peri Marosevic scored his fifth goal of the season and the tenth of his career. He now stands as the fifth leading scorer in Wolverine history. Marosevic scored in three consecutive matches -- something only two (Michael Turpin 2001-04, Mike White, 2000-03) other Wolverines have accomplished.

• Junior Steve Bonnell tallied his fourth assist of the season against the Badgers and the ninth of his career.

• Sophomore/junior Cam Cameron earned his third goal of the season during the match against UW. He leads the team with 12 shots on goal.

• The Wolverines have already eclipsed their both their assist and goal total from last year (16) and (19) respective. They have 18 assists and 23 goals on the season. They have also tied their season victories from last year with seven.

QUOTES

Michigan Head Coach Steve Burns
On whether he is disappointed about the draw ... "I think we're a little disappointed because we know this team has a lot of potential. We're not satisfied with a 2-2 tie even though it's a good Wisconsin team. They've beaten two top 20 programs and they'll be in there slugging it out at the end."

On the best way to prepare for Oakland ... "Rest. We're pretty beat up right now. The guys get an off day tomorrow and we'll have a regeneration session on Tuesday. I like where we are right now as a team. Oakland will make more adjustments than we make and it's just a matter of finishing chances.

On playing without Peri ... "Bonnell will be that target player for us. It's a tough spot to play on the field."

U-M Junior Forward Steve Bonnell
On how he is feeling ... "It was a battle. It was a game I think we could have won but it's all about who comes out next Wednesday. We let too many things get in our heads. After the ref started giving out cards, we were wondering what it was going to lead to. It led to a tie."

On whether he has been involved in a match with as many cards ... "No."

On the next game against Oakland ... "I know a lot of their guys. They're a very good team. If we come out and play our game, we have a good chance of winning."