Overtime Heroics From Alexis Propels Owls to 1-0 Win Against South Carolina

Friday, September 7

Boca Raton, Fla.

7 p.m.

Florida Atlantic

2-2-0, 1-0-0

South Carolina

1-3-0, 0-1-0

OT 2

Florida Atlantic

Overtime Heroics From Alexis Propels Owls to 1-0 Win Against South Carolina

9/7/2018 10:52:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team (2-2-0, 1-0-0 C-USA) once again brought the drama on Friday night at FAU Soccer Stadium, defeating South Carolina (1-3-0, 0-1-0 C-USA), 1-0, in overtime on a golden goal from Alex Alexis.

HOW IT WAS DECIDED

Despite the two teams remaining scoreless through regulation, the pace of the match was quick featuring 25 shots between the two teams.
Heading into overtime, the Owls wasted no time. Three minutes in, Alonso Coello Camarrero volleyed the ball to Alex Alexis. Alexis got the ball past his defender and sent it sailing past the keeper for the win.

THE GAME-WINNER

GAME NOTES

Friday's match was the second-straight overtime game for the Owls. A team that features 21 newcomers only three weeks into the season has gone 2-0 in those matches.
Hagay Jalon stood tall in-goal for the Owls, making eight saves on the night. That mark is a new career high for the redshirt-junior and the most saves made by a Conference USA goalkeeper this season.
It was the first goal of the season for Alex Alexis.
Alonso Coello Camarerro recorded his second assist of the season of the Owls' game-winner, the second highest total in C-USA.
With the win, FAU opens C-USA play with three points towards the total standings.

UP NEXT FOR THE OWLS
The Owls hit the road for the next two matches. FAU will take on USF in Tampa on Monday and then travel to Charlotte on September 14. Both games are set for a 7 p.m. start.

FAU returns home on September 18 to host ASA Miami at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or visit FAUSports.com

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