USAFA, Colo. - Fernando Duarte scored the lone Spartan goal to lead the San José State men's soccer team (6-6-3, 3-2-2 MW) in a 1-1 draw to Air Force (3-6-5, 2-3-2 MW) on Saturday night from Cadet Soccer Stadium.
The Spartans opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Duarte found the back of the net for his third goal of the season. San José State controlled much of the opening half, outshooting the Falcons 10-6 and taking a 1-0 advantage into halftime.
Air Force responded in the 56th minute when a corner kick was sent out of the box directly to a Falcon player and scored the equalizer. Both teams continued to create opportunities throughout the second half, but neither could find a go-ahead goal.
San José State finished with a 17-17 tie in shots and placed nine attempts on target. Cameron Cook led the Spartans with four shots, including two on goal, while Amir Anwary added three shots. Duarte and Ryan Corcoran each recorded three shots.
Goalkeeper Ronin Axelson made four saves for San José State. The Falcons finished with 11 second-half shots, but the Spartans held firm to secure the draw.
- The Spartans have now earned a result against Air Force in six consecutive matches
- Duarte's goal was his third of the season and he has now scored in back-to-back games
- Axelson now has 64 saves on the season
UP NEXT: The Spartans will host Grand Canyon on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. from the Spartan Soccer Complex. The game can be watched on MW+.
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