Air Force Academy
Denver
Denver Downs Air Force, 1-0
11/10/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Nov. 10, 2007
The University of Denver men's soccer team made an early goal by Kyle Christensen hold up as the Pioneers defeated Air Force, 1-0, Saturday at Cadet Soccer Stadium. With the victory, DU improved to 9-4-3 overall and 5-1-2 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and moved back into first place, while the Falcons fell to 4-11-1 and 2-6 in league play.
Kyle Christensen combined with his brother, Kellen, on a beautiful give-and-go less than five minutes into the game for the game's only goal. Kyle started the play at the top of the box with a pass to Kellen, who slid a pass back to Kyle and he fired a shot from 16 yards past Air Force goalie Brian Guyette at the 4:30 mark.
Kellen Christensen had a chance to put the Pioneers up 2-0 midway through the first half but rocketed a shot off the crossbar. Shots on goal were at a premium as each team had just four apiece. Denver did outshoot the Falcons, 18-8, in total shots and held a 4-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Sophomore Kevin Rosser led Air Force with two shots on goal, but the Denver defense didn't let the Falcon offense do much after taking the early lead. Junior Jason Dall and sophomore Josh Rhynard each had a shot on goal for Air Force.
Matt Bredehoft made four saves for Denver, while Guyette made three.
Air Force is back in action next Friday, Nov. 16, when it hosts nationally-ranked New Mexico at 7 p.m.
