Northwestern University
How it happened
Northwestern got off to an early start on this perfect football night on the shores of Lake Michigan. After just over two minutes, Son took advantage of a Green Bay turnover, intercepted a pass in the 16-yard box and fired in from 11 yards out at the near post to give the ‘Cats a 1-0 lead.
After Northwestern had the better game in the first half, it struck again in the last minutes of the third. After a pass from Jayvin Van Deventer, Italo Addimandi sent a cross into the box that landed at Suchecki’s feet. The Wildcat debutant did the rest, firing past Phoenix goalkeeper Alvaro Rodriguez to give the hosts a 2-0 lead at halftime.
Northwestern continued its advance after the break, seeking a third goal. Tyler Glassberg conceded two attempts within three minutes, with the second forcing Rodriguez to make a diving save at the near post. Christopher Thaggard With a quarter of an hour to go, his right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area was just inches away from a spectacular goal that could only be stopped by Rodriguez’s far post.
However, additional security was not necessary this evening, as Northwestern won its opening game of the regular season for the second time in as many seasons.
A look at the numbers
– Son’s first goal was his third collegiate goal and his first game-winning goal of his career.
– Suchecki scored his fourth career goal as a substitute late in the first half and scored in his first appearance as a Wildcat.
– Northwestern finished the night with an impressive 18-4 shot advantage.
– Addimandi finished the night with three tries (most on the team), while Glassberg put two of his attempts on goal.
– The ‘Cats showed a comprehensive defensive performance and did not allow a single shot on goal from Green Bay.
– Rodriguez finished with four saves as the Phoenix goalkeeper.
Next
Northwestern continues its three-game season-opening home series on Sunday, August 25 when it hosts DePaul at 4 p.m. at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
