University of San Francisco
4-4-3, 0-0-2
Santa Clara
3-5-2, 0-0-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Santa Clara | 1 | 0 | 1 |
San Francisco Controls Attack in Draw Against Santa Clara
9/30/2026 9:35:00 PM | Men's Soccer
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The University of San Francisco men's soccer team (4-4-3, 0-0-2 WCC) earned its second consecutive conference draw Wednesday evening, battling Santa Clara to a 1-1 result at Stevens Stadium.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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San Francisco controlled the attacking tempo throughout the match, finishing with a commanding 29-6 advantage in total shots, including a 10-2 edge in shots on goal. The Dons also generated eight corner kicks compared to just one for the Broncos.
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Santa Clara was reduced to 10 players early after Moises Almontes was shown a straight red card in the seventh minute. San Francisco took advantage of the extra player shortly thereafter, earning a penalty kick that David Raphael converted in the 18th minute to give the Dons a 1-0 lead. The goal marked Raphael's sixth of the season.
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Despite San Francisco maintaining the majority of the attacking pressure, Santa Clara equalized in the 30th minute when Bradley Roberson scored off assists from Will Wiersdorf and Yu Yokokawa. The Dons entered halftime tied at one after outshooting the Broncos 12-2 through the opening 45 minutes.
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San Francisco continued to press forward in the second half, recording 17 additional shots while holding Santa Clara to four. The Dons earned another penalty opportunity in the 69th minute, but Broncos goalkeeper Jackson Ozburn denied Raphael from the spot to preserve the tie.
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The Dons produced several more quality chances over the closing stages, including multiple shots on target from Brayden Beason, Alex Solomis and Kaleb Afsari, but were unable to find the deciding goal before the final whistle.
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
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Raphael led San Francisco with six shots and three attempts on goal while scoring his team-leading sixth goal of the season.
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Beason also recorded six shots and placed two on target, while Afsari followed with five attempts.
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Solomis placed both of his shot attempts on target.
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Lucas Jones played the final 45 minutes in goal and recorded one save while keeping Santa Clara scoreless in the second half.
UP NEXT:
San Francisco returns to Negoesco Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, when the Dons host San Diego in West Coast Conference action. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
David Raphael (6)
USF David Raphael PENALTY KICK GOAL.
17:51
Bradley Roberson (1)
Assisted By: Will Wiersdorf , Yu Yokokawa
GOAL by SCU Roberson, Bradley Assist by Wiersdorf, Will and Yokokawa, Yu.
29:31
