Sunday, September 15
Evanston, Ill.
3 p.m.
Northwestern
3-3-0, 0-0-0
1
vs
0
Eastern Illinois
2-3-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Eastern Ill.
0
0
0
Northwestern
1
0
1
Wildcats Shutout Panthers, 1-0
9/15/2019 5:25:00 PM | Men's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. -The Northwestern Wildcats closed out their non-conference slate with a victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 1-0 on Sunday afternoon in Martin Stadium.
Bardia Kimiavi struck first for the 'Cats in the 17thminute marking the second goal of his sophomore campaign and fourth in his career. The goal was assisted by a cross from Matt Moderwell and Jose Del Valle.
The Wildcats defense once again made life difficult for its opponent. The Panthers had zero shots on goal.
In goal, Redshirt senior Robbie White made his first start of the season and recorded the fourth shutout of his career.
Northwestern also outshot Eastern Illinois, 7-2.
Chicago's Big Ten Team opens Big Ten play on Friday, Sept. 20 as they travel to take on defending National Champions, Maryland in College Park. Game time is set for 6 p.m. CT.
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Bardia Kimiavi struck first for the 'Cats in the 17thminute marking the second goal of his sophomore campaign and fourth in his career. The goal was assisted by a cross from Matt Moderwell and Jose Del Valle.
Bardi Party ????
— Northwestern MSoccer (@NUMensSoccer) September 15, 2019
Northwestern defeats Eastern Illinois, 1-0 with this beautiful goal from @bardiakimiavi #GoCats • #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/kDIRzAs2KO
The Wildcats defense once again made life difficult for its opponent. The Panthers had zero shots on goal.
In goal, Redshirt senior Robbie White made his first start of the season and recorded the fourth shutout of his career.
Northwestern also outshot Eastern Illinois, 7-2.
Chicago's Big Ten Team opens Big Ten play on Friday, Sept. 20 as they travel to take on defending National Champions, Maryland in College Park. Game time is set for 6 p.m. CT.
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Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook, check us out on Instagram, visit our Social Media page and download our mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play! To get involved with the #B1GCats, become a season-ticket holder or join the Wildcat Fund!
Team Stats
EIU
NWU
Goals
0
1
Shots
2
7
Shots on Goal
0
4
Saves
3
0
Corners
4
7
Fouls
8
12
Scoring Plays
Bardia Kimiavi (1)
Assisted By: Jose Del Valle , Matt Moderwell
GOAL by NWU Kimiavi, Bardia Assist by Del Valle, Jose and Moderwell, Matt.
16:24
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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