MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Milwaukee (3-6-7) and Robert Morris (4-2-7) battled to a 2-2 draw in a back-and-forth Horizon League contest on Saturday afternoon. The match featured multiple lead changes before settling into its final deadlock in front of 487 spectators at the North Athletic Complex.
Anass Hadran opened the scoring for Robert Morris in the 10th minute, connecting on a well-placed assist from Riley Cotton. Milwaukee equalized through Jack Bretzmann in the 46th minute when the forward capitalized on a setup from Dominic Zuniga. Cotton restored the Colonials' lead in the 50th minute off another Hadran assist, before Angel Gongora secured the final equalizer for Milwaukee in the 77th minute.
The first half saw Robert Morris control much of the possession, with Hadran particularly active in the attacking third. The Colonials generated seven shots before the break, including three on target. Milwaukee's defense, anchored by Pavle Ivkovic, weathered several dangerous sequences, though Jack Bretzmann managed to create two quality chances that sailed high in the 3rd and 11th minutes.
The second half brought increased intensity from both sides. Milwaukee's tactical adjustment to press higher yielded immediate results with Bretzmann's equalizer. Nico Steinweg received a yellow card in the 50th minute for an unsporting challenge, followed by Nic Diana's caution in the 52nd minute. The Panthers made several key substitutions, including removing Daiki Kumakawa and Bretzmann in the 81st minute as they pushed for the equalizer.
Final statistics reflected the match's competitive nature, with Robert Morris recording 14 shot attempts to Milwaukee's 10. The Colonials held a 7-5 advantage in corner kicks, while Milwaukee's aggressive second-half approach resulted in three yellow cards, including Bienvenu Djunga's late caution for dissent in the 90th minute.
Hadran proved instrumental for Robert Morris with a goal and an assist, while Cotton matched that output. For Milwaukee, Bretzmann's consistent pressure resulted in three shot attempts before his substitution. Fabian Overkamp generated multiple blocked shots for the Colonials, demonstrating their attacking intent throughout the match.
The tactical battle shifted notably after halftime, with Milwaukee's increased pressing disrupting Robert Morris's first-half rhythm. The Colonials adjusted by utilizing quick transitions through Miguel Dominguez, who created several dangerous moments in the final third. Both teams demonstrated tactical flexibility, with multiple formation adjustments as the score changed.
This result extends Robert Morris's unbeaten streak to three matches, though all have been draws. The Colonials have shown remarkable consistency in tight contests, with this being their seventh draw of the season. Milwaukee's road point keeps them competitive in the Horizon League standings, despite their challenging overall record.
Looking ahead, Robert Morris travels to Green Bay for an afternoon matchup on October 31 at 1:00 PM, while Milwaukee returns home to host Northern Kentucky that same evening at 6:00 PM. Both teams will look to build on their defensive organization shown in this match while seeking to convert more of their creating chances into goals.