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AU Men's Soccer Dominates Northern Virginia Royals in Spring Match, 3-0
Philipakos scores two goals in Eagle victory

Peter Philipakos scored two goals to help AU to its second win of the spring season.

April 2, 2003 | Stats

WASHINGTON — The American University men's soccer team continued its strong spring season with a 3-0 victory over the Northern Virginia Royals, a third division professional team in the United Soccer Leagues. Peter Philipakos scored two goals for AU while Andrew Herman netted a goal and added two assists.

The Eagles dominated the first half, controlling much of the play. However, AU's first shot on goal did not come until 18 minutes in taken by Philipakos that was saved by the Royals' keeper. With 10 minutes remaining in the first half, AU had a number of chances, but could not convert.

AU finally got on the board in the 37th minute as Herman slipped the ball to Philipakos who was making a run down the left side of the field. Philipakos put the ball in the right corner of the goal for a 1-0 Eagle lead. AU was very active in the Royals end in the final two minutes of the half, but could not get another goal.

American used strong defense to convert its next goal. Nick Zaron made a solid play to win the ball for AU and the ball found its way to Herman. Herman made a move to force the keeper to the ground and he blasted the ball in the center of the net as AU went up, 2-0, in the 48th minute.

Just seven minutes later, the Eagles struck again. Herman carried the ball into the corner and made a nice cross to a wide open Philipakos in front of the net. Philipakos easily put the ball in as AU extended its lead to 3-0.

Thomas Myers and Jeff Rosenthal combined for the shutout in goal. The Eagles outshot the Royals, 20-6, and Northern Virginia only had three shots on goal the entire match. AU also held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.

AU continues its spring season this Sunday at the Mountain State Invitational in Princeton, W. Va. The Eagles play Marshall at 11:20 a.m. and Wake Forest at 3:45 p.m.