Jeff Caldwell's Five Saves Helps Memphis 901 FC Earn a Point in Ottawa

Published on June 15, 2019 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Memphis 901 FC News Release

Memphis 901 FC defender Jacob Hauser-Ramsey vs. Ottawa Fury FC
(Memphis 901 FC, Credit: Ottawa Fury FC)

Memphis and Ottawa Fury FC drew 0-0 in a defensive-heavy fixture.

Memphis (2-7-5, 14 pts) goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell was outstanding from start to finish making numerous acrobatic saves. His highlight of the night came in the 42nd minute when he made back-to-back saves on shots from Ottawa's Chris Mannella and Mour Samb.

Both squads entered halftime tied up at 0-0 but the tempo picked up not long after the second half whistle blew.

Ottawa (6-2-5, 23 pts) brought more players forward and increased the pace inside Memphis' side of the pitch. However, Memphis' backline refused to give an inch. Ottawa ended up taking 14 shots in the second half with none making it past Caldwell.

Memphis' best chance of the night came on an excellent run by forward Elliot Collier in the 78th minute. Collier took in a pass, headed the ball forward on a breakaway and forced Ottawa goalkeeper Callum Irving to make a last second save.

Saturday's draw helped Memphis remain in the fight for a Top 10 spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Before it resumes league play June 29, 901 FC will return home to face Liga MX powerhouse C.F. Pachuca at AutoZone Park on June 22.

Tickets for that match can be purchased at www.memphis901fc.com/tickets.

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Memphis 901 FC Starting XI

1 (GK) Jeff Caldwell ; 3 (D) Abdi Mohamed, 15 (D) Jacob Hauser-Ramsey, 8 (D) Marc Burch ©; 22 (D) Wes Charpie, 6 (M) Dan Metzger, 17 (M) Ewan Grandison, 10 (M) Adam Najem, 2 (M) Morgan Hackworth; 28 (F) Jochen Graf, 18 (F) Elliot Collier

Subs: 24 (GK) Scott Levene, 20 (D) Todd Pratzner, 19 (D) Louis Bennett II, 26 (D) Josh Morton, 11 (F) Lagos Kunga, 13 (F) Oliver White, 9 (F) Luca Uccello

Substitutions: 59' Lagos Kunga on...Jochen Graff off, 59' Luca Uccello on...Dan Metzger off, 83' Josh Morton on...Abdi Mohamed off

Ottawa Fury FC Starting XI

1 (GK) Callum Irving; 4 (D) Nana Attakora, 9 (D) Carl Haworth, 8 (D) Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé; 58 (D) Dakota Barnathan, 5 (M) Wal Fall, 6 (M) Chris Mannella, 14 (M) Charlie Ward, 17 (F) Christiano François; 10 (F) Kévin Oliveira, 11 (F) Mour Samb

Subs: 12 (GK) David Monsalve, 7 (D) Onua Obasi, 23 (D) Jadon Vilfort, 22 (D) Jamar Dixon, 31 (M) Luca Ricci, 27 (F) Protais Mutambala, 49 (D) Robert Boskovic

Substitutions: 84' Protais Mutambala on... Kévin Oliveira off

Memphis 901 FC goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell (Ottawa Fury FC)

Memphis 901 FC defender Jacob Hauser-Ramsey vs. Ottawa Fury FC (Ottawa Fury FC)

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