WARRIORS THWART MICHIGAN-DEARBORN COMEBACK ATTEMPT IN 4-3 WIN

DEARBORN, Mich. - It was a stellar day of offense for the Warriors (2-9-2, 2-6-1), with four goals propelling the red and black to a 4-3 win over the Michigan-Dearborn Wolverines (3-9-2, 3-6-1) on Saturday afternoon. The Warriors survived a near comeback by the Wolverines, scoring a critical goal with 12 minutes remaining that prevented the Wolverines from forcing a draw. Forward Ivan Stojanovic scored two goals in the contest, including the strike late in the second half. 

THE RUNDOWN

FIRST HALF

• Stojanovic got started right away with a shot on goal to get the Warriors started before midfielder Nemanja Adamovic nailed the post with a shot of his own. RCU found pay dirt in the 33rd minute when the Warriors drew a penalty kick opportunity that Stojanovic capitalized upon. RCU continued to attack the Wolverine defense with two more shots on goal by Stojanovic and Dmitar Stankovic, with Stankovic finding a golden opportunity with a minute and a half remaining. Stankovic broke through two defenders and made a move past the Wolverine keeper to score on an empty net and give RCU a 2-0 lead entering halftime

SECOND HALF

• It was calm before the storm for the second half's first 25 minutes, as neither team registered a shot on goal. That changed when the Warriors' Milos Stojakovic found a loose ball in the box for a tap-in goal to give the Warriors a significant 3-0 lead. Michigan-Dearborn's Robert Nabulere gave Michigan-Dearborn a much-needed break with a 78th-minute goal. However, Stojanovic answered with a spectacular, highly-contested goal from the far left side of the box. Not going down without a fight, the Wolverines scored two goals in the final six minutes to give the Warriors a scare. However, RCU stalled enough to prevent a miracle at Dearborn Crestwood H.S.

STAT OF THE GAME

Since making the transition to offense, Stojanovic has shown his versatility, with a career-high five goals on the season. 

UP NEXT

The Warriors return home on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to host Defiance (OH). The Warriors will celebrate Senior Day before the contest. 

Hussein Murray - RCU Athletic Communications