Denver (1-0-0) – 4
Monmouth (0-1-0) – 0
 
DENVER, CO – Led by Andre Sinyashinki's three first-half goals, Denver defeated the Monmouth University men's soccer team in the 2018 season opener, 4-0. Redshirt freshman Sean Murray made eight saves in his collegiate debut for the Hawks, including multiple from close range. Monmouth's best chance came in the 37^th minute, when freshman Ebenezer Owusu dribbled past several defenders to the Pioneers' endline and crossed it to senior Zach Pereira, whose header went just high. The Hawks fell to 0-1-0 on the season, and will host Lafayette on Tuesday. Last season, Monmouth compiled a 6-1-1 record at Hesse Field on the Great Lawn.
 
NOTES AND QUOTES
"Denver showed us some real quality tonight. They showed us why they were a Final Four team two years ago. Our group is remaining very positive, though, and this is definitely an experience that we can build on." – Head Coach Robert McCourt
-Denver opened the scoring in the 17^th minute on a give-and-go, as Sinyashinki placed it in the bottom left corner.
-The Pioneers made it 2-0 just over four minutes later, as Sinyashinki one-touched a cross into the left corner.
-In the 26^th minute, Sinyashinki curled in another goal from the top of the box to make it 3-0.
-After a ball found its way inside Monmouth's six yard box, Murray made a diving kick save in the 56^th minute to keep the Hawks in it.
-Denver put the game out of reach in the 66^th minute, as Stefan DeLeone finished a through ball to the near post to make it 4-0.
 
NUMBERS CRUNCH
-The Pioneers now hold a 1-0-1 series advantage. The two teams tied, 1-1, in West Long Branch in 2016.
-Denver held a 21-1 advantage in shots, including 13-0 on goal.
-Each team registered 14 fouls.
-Denver held the 5-1 advantage in corner kicks.
 
UP NEXT
Monmouth returns to action on Tuesday, August 28 against Lafayette for the home opener. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.