Men's Soccer Loses to FIU 2-0

Saturday, October 9

Boca Raton, FLA.

7:00 PM

Florida Atlantic

FIU

10/9/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

Oct. 9, 2010

Box Score

BOCA RATON, FL - James McCormick had five saves, but surrended two goals as the Florida Atlantic men's soccer team lost to rival FIU 2-0 on Saturday night.

The first half was a defense oriented one as the two teams combined for just seven shots before the intermission. Both sides came out much more aggressive to start the second period and as a result both sides had good chances to score. The Golden Panthers took advantage in the 66th minute when Nicolas Rodriguez found Jahbari Willis on a free kick and Willis headed the ball past McCormick to put FIU ahead 1-0.

Rodriquez scored the second goal of the match in the 89th minute when McCormick mishandled a ball and was beaten by a ball to the far post. Rocco Pecora led the Owls with three shots on the night.

FAU (2-6) wraps up its three match homestand next Saturday when they host Northern Illinois. The match will start at 7 p.m. and live stats will be available via GameTracker at www.fausports.com.