PHOTOS: Maryland men’s soccer knocks out Rutgers in Big Ten quarterfinals
COLLEGE PARK – The Maryland men’s soccer team rallied from a one-goal deficit late in the second half, and redshirt senior Mike Heitzmann scored the game-winning penalty in the sixth round of a shootout to defeat Rutgers in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal match Saturday.
Despite being the aggressor throughout the first half and early on after halftime, the Terrapins fell behind after a scissor kick volley goal from Ola Maeland.
With less than eight minutes remaining, junior Justin Gielen curled a right-footed shot into the side netting past a diving Asher Oren for the game-tying goal. It was the DeMatha Catholic High School alum’s first goal since November of 2019.
Gallery: Maryland Men’s Soccer vs. Rutgers by Cory Royster
April 10, 2021: Rutgers defender Vincent Borden (24) looks to clear the ball with Maryland forward Eric Matzelevich (15) on defense during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland Terrapins coach Sasho Cirovski leaves the field after receiving a red card for disputing calls with officials during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Rutgers forward Ola Maeland (17) dribbles up the pitch with Maryland defender Chris Rindov (18) on defense during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland players celebrate the big win during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland forward Justin Gielen (9) celebrates after scoring the equalizing goal late in the second half during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland players celebrate the big win against Rutgers in the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland midfielder Joe Suchecki (21) motions to Rutgers goalkeeper Oren Asher (1) that he talked too much during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse.- 
April 10, 2021: Maryland goalkeeper Jamie Lowell (1) with the goal kick during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Rutgers defender Vincent Borden (24) and Maryland midfielder Jacob Chakroun (16) race to the ball during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Rutgers defender Hugo Le Guennec (4) heads the ball back to the offensive side of the pitch during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland forward Eric Matzelevich (15) and Rutgers defender Cole Sotack (6) position for the ball during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland and Rutgers players fight for position during the against the Maryland corner kick during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland midfielder Ben Bender (8) looks to pass the ball during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Rutgers midfielder Vincenzo Pugliese (16) heads the ball just before Maryland midfielder Ben Bender (8) makes contact during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland defender Alex Nitzl (5) heads the ball past Rutgers forward Moussa Sabaly (9) during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Rutgers goalkeeper Oren Asher (1) could only smile as the penalty kick goes by him during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Rutgers goalkeeper Oren Asher (1) clears the ball from goal during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland midfielder Malcolm Johnston (11) dribbles the ball during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland midfielder Malcolm Johnston (11) passes the ball as Rutgers midfielder Pablo Avila (10) attempts to chase him down during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland forward Justin Gielen (9) celebrates after scoring the equalizing goal late in the second half during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland forward Eric Matzelevich (15) fights for position during the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse. 
April 10, 2021: Maryland players celebrate the big win and move on in the playoffs after the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinal match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. Photo by Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse.
During the first overtime period, Maryland head coach Sasho Cirovski was sent off after arguing with the referee crew on a potential foul inside the penalty area. Despite his departure, the Terrapins continued its attack-minded gameplan but were unable to find a game-winner.
In the penalty kick shootout, freshman goalkeeper Jamie Lowell denied Anthony O’Donnell in the sixth round, setting up Heitzmann to bury his spot kick for the victory. Lowell finished the game with four saves.
Maryland will travel to face No. 1 Indiana Wednesday night in the semifinals. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m., and it will be televised on the Big Ten Network.
