FAU Topped by UNLV in Utah

Friday, August 24

Orem, Utah

6 p.m.

Florida Atlantic

0-1-0

UNLV

1-0-0

Florida Atlantic

UNLV

2017 FAU Men's Soccer vs College of Charleston

Photo by: JC Ridley/Owlpix.com

8/24/2018 8:20:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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OREM, Utah – The Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team fell in its season-opener against UNLV in Orem, Utah on Friday night. The Owls will have a few days off before facing the home team, Utah Valley on Monday.

HOW IT WAS DECIDED

The first half was a stalemate between the two teams, taking a nil-nil score into halftime.
The Owls nearly put themselves on the board midway through the first half when Alberto Escobedo had a header that bounced off the right post.
UNLV, picked to finish second in the Western Athletic Conference, broke through a few minutes into the second half on a penalty and followed that up with back-to-back goals four minutes later.

OF NOTE

Hagay Jalon got the start in-net and made six saves in the game.
Newcomers Alberto Escobedo and Elias Arntsen each had two shots in the game.
Alex Alexis had a shot on goal late in the game, but the Rebel goalkeeper was able to dive on the ball for the save.
UNLV edged FAU in shots, 11-10.

UP NEXT FOR THE OWLS
The Owls will stay in Utah for a matchup against the home team, Utah Valley, on Monday. That match is set for 9 p.m. (EST) and will be streamed online.

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