Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Florida Atlantic
1-10-2, 1-4-1
FIU
6-7-1, 2-4-0
Men's Soccer Drops Match 2-0 to FIU
10/29/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
The Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team (1-10-2, C-USA 1-4-1) lost 2-0 off a late run by in-state rival FIU (6-7-1, C-USA 2-4) on Wednesday night.
The game was a defensive battle through the majority of the match until the Panthers struck in the 77th minute with a goal from Josue Espana assisted by Marvin Hezel. FIU would go on to score again in the 87th minute to bring the final score to 2-0.
The Owls' offensive effort included two shot attempts by senior forward Ryan Price and one from sophomore forward Jason Fitzgerald. FAU Goalkeeper Theo Jamilloux had one save, which came in the first half of the match.
The Owls will travel to Charlotte, N.C. to face No. 5 ranked Charlotte on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.
Team Stats
ALTERIO, Roberto (2)
Assisted By: HEZEL, Marvin , ESPANA, Josue
Headed into box by 10, flicked to middle
77:21
RIOS, Darren (1)
Assisted By: LONGO, Ismael
Dribbled down side sideline into box, fo
87:39
