Upper Iowa was unable to find the back of the net in a 1-0 matchup against the Indianapolis Greyhounds.
Junior
JJ Gonzalez-Hayes picked up two quick saves to start the match, which came in the 3
rd and 4
th minute. The Greyhounds were awarded a free kick in the 8
th minute, which they took advantage of as Brandon Johnson's shot found the bottom right corner of the goal, on an assist from Kabiru Gafar. UIndy looked to add to their lead with their aggressive offensive attack, but Gonzalez-Hayes added three more saves in the 13
th minute and back-to-back saves in the 17
th. He finished the half with six saves, but the Peacocks went into the half down 1-0.
Gonzalez-Hayes continued to thrive in the net, recording two more saves by the 52
nd minute. Juniors
Alejandro Sanchez and
Mateo Rodriguez each had opportunities to score in the 73
rd and 74
th minute, but both of their shot attempts were blocked away by the defense and the Peacocks were unable to add another shot on target for the rest of the game. Gonzalez-Hayes recorded another two saves in the 88
th minute to finish with a career-high of ten on the day.
The Peacocks will host Truman State and Quincy for their next two games. The matchup vs. Truman State will be held on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and UIU will take on Quincy on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m.