Final Stats
Sept. 18, 2011
Contact: Tim Ertle
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CLEVELAND, Ohio - A goal from Miro Cabrilo in the 96th minute gave visiting Robert Morris a 2-1 overtime victory, spoiling Cleveland State's 2011 home opener at Krenzler Field.
The loss is the third straight suffered by the Vikings as they fall to 2-4. Robert Morris improved to 3-2-1.
The Vikings took the lead first, taking a 1-0 advantage on a goal off a penalty kick from Admir Suljevic, his team-best third of the season.
Cleveland State took that lead into halftime as Robert Morris failed to record a shot on goal in the first half.
Robert Morris evened things up in the 48th minute when Prince Samuels scored in the 48th minute off a dish from Carl Reid.
After neither team scored over the final 42 minutes, the Vikings entered their first overtime game of the season.
With Cleveland State failing to convert on chances early in the overtime period, Robert Morris suddenly struck with the golden goal from Cabrilo as he knocked it past Vikings goalkeeper Brad Stuver from the right side.
Stuver finished the game with one save, while the Vikings offensive attack forced Robert Morris goalkeeper Toba Bolaji to make 10 stops.
After opening the home portion of their schedule, the Vikings will stay home the rest of the week after five consecutive road games to begin the year. Cleveland State hosts St. Bonaventure on Wednesday (Sept. 21) night, before welcoming Valparaiso on Saturday (Sept. 24). Both games will kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
