Mykhailenko's Late Goal Propels Owls to 1-0 Win Against #17 James Madison

Friday, August 30

Boca Raton, Fla.

7 PM

Florida Atlantic

1-0-0

No. 17 James Madison

0-1-0

James Madison

Florida Atlantic

Photo by: ©JC Ridley/Owlpix.com

Mykhailenko's Late Goal Propels Owls to 1-0 Win Against #17 James Madison

8/30/2019 10:28:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team started the 2019 season off on a strong note, taking down No. 17 James Madison, 1-0, on Friday night at FAU Soccer Stadium. Newcomer Ivan Mykhailenko scored the game-winning goal for the Owls and Hagay Jalon earned the shutout.

How It Was Won

Both teams were held scoreless in the first half, but FAU held the edge 7-3 in shot production. In the 81st minute, Tom Abrahamsson took a corner kick for the Owls and found Andres Macias in the box. Macias headed the ball towards the goal and Mykhailenko finished the job, heading it past the Dukes' keeper.

Coach Worthen's Take

Of Note

It was the first time since 2011 the Owls have opened the season with a win and the first time since the 2002 season FAU has opened with a shutout
Jalon earned the shutout with five saves on the night
Mykhailenko scored his first goal in his first career match with the Owls
Macias earned his first career assist on the goal
The Owls won the match in regulation after two seasons worth of wins in only overtime
Overall, FAU outshot James Madison 12-6
The Owls showed off their depth with 10 different players registering shots in the match

Up Next

Sunday's match against St. Bonaventure has been canceled. The Owls will be back in action on September 6 against No. 14 Louisville at 7:30 p.m. at FAU Soccer Stadium.

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