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Rutgers and Fairfield play to a scoreless draw in soccer match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:13 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Rutgers and Fairfield play to a scoreless draw in soccer match

Summary

Rutgers concluded its road trip with a 0-0 draw against Fairfield on August 23. The match marked Rutgers' second consecutive scoreless result, with a total of seven shots taken but only one on target. Fairfield, fielding a more effective offense previously this season, produced limited scoring opportunities but maintained its defensive pressure. Rutgers has yet to find the back of the net since August 19, extending its goal drought. The team will look to break this streak in their next matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Match took place at Lessing Field on August 23.
•Rutgers recorded seven shots but only one on target.
•Fairfield finished the half with four shots, one on target.
•Rutgers has not scored since August 19.
•Next match for Rutgers is scheduled for August 26.

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8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Finds the Shots but Not the Finish in 0-0 Draw at Fairfield

What they're saying

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FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Three days after stealing a point in Storrs, Rutgers closed its opening road trip against a Fairfield side playing better soccer than anyone else on the Scarlet Knights’ early schedule, and left Lessing Field with a second scoreless draw, carrying the clean sheet streak to two games. The game for Rutgers was […]
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