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Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Saturday, September 14
Boca Raton, Fla.
7 PM
Florida Atlantic
2-2-0, 0-1-0
1
vs
6
FIU
4-0-1, 1-0-0
1
2
F
FIU
3
3
6
FAU
1
0
1
Photo by: JC Ridley/Owlpix.com
Owls Drop Saturday Night Match to FIU
9/14/2019 9:59:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team (2-2-0, 0-1-0) dropped a tough match on Saturday against (RV) FIU (4-0-1, 1-0-0) in the Conference USA opener. The Owls will be back in action next Saturday at No. 17 Kentucky.
The Owls took the lead early with a goal in the sixth minute. Tom Abrahamsson found Alex Alexis deep in FIU territory. Alexis one-touched it back to a streaking Abrahamsson who found the back of the net. In the 31st minute, a FAU player was given a red card and the Owls were down to 10 men for the rest of the game.
FIU didn't wait long to tie things up. In the eighth minute, the Panthers scored their first goal. FIU took a 3-1 lead into halftime and added three goals in the second half.
The Owls hit the road for the first time in the 2019 season at No. 17 Kentucky. That match is set for Saturday, September 21 and will start 7:30 p.m.
For complete coverage of FAU men's soccer, follow us on Twitter (@FAUMensSoccer), Instagram (@FAUMensSoccer_) and Facebook (FAU Men's Soccer).
How It Was Decided
The Owls took the lead early with a goal in the sixth minute. Tom Abrahamsson found Alex Alexis deep in FIU territory. Alexis one-touched it back to a streaking Abrahamsson who found the back of the net. In the 31st minute, a FAU player was given a red card and the Owls were down to 10 men for the rest of the game.
FIU didn't wait long to tie things up. In the eighth minute, the Panthers scored their first goal. FIU took a 3-1 lead into halftime and added three goals in the second half.
Of Note
- Abrahamsson's first half goal was the first of his young career with the Owls
- It was also the first career assist for Alexis
- Hagay Jalon got the start against FIU. Daniel Ragoo took over in the second half. Jalon exited with one save and Ragoo had eight saves
- The Owls had 10 shots and seven on goal
Up Next
The Owls hit the road for the first time in the 2019 season at No. 17 Kentucky. That match is set for Saturday, September 21 and will start 7:30 p.m.
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For complete coverage of FAU men's soccer, follow us on Twitter (@FAUMensSoccer), Instagram (@FAUMensSoccer_) and Facebook (FAU Men's Soccer).
Team Stats
FIU
FAU
Goals
6
1
Shots
22
10
Shots on Goal
15
7
Saves
6
9
Corners
7
3
Fouls
9
14
Scoring Plays
ABRAHAMSSON, Tom (1)
Assisted By: ALEXIS, Alex
GOAL by FAU ABRAHAMSSON, Tom (FIRST GOAL), Assist by ALEXIS, Alex, goal number 1 for season.
5:21
FRANKE, Caleb
Assisted By: CAMPOY, Alessandro
GOAL by FIU FRANKE, Caleb, Assist by CAMPOY, Alessandro.
7:44
CAMPOY, Alessandro (1)
FIU CAMPOY, Alessandro PENALTY KICK GOAL, goal number 1 for season.
23:00
BARRAZA, Matias (1)
Assisted By: SAGARDUY, Inigo
GOAL by FIU BARRAZA, Matias, Assist by SAGARDUY, Inigo, goal number 1 for season.
34:08
CAMPOY, Alessandro (1)
Assisted By: GARCIA,David
GOAL by FIU CAMPOY, Alessandro, Assist by GARCIA,David, goal number 1 for season.
47:11
CAMPOY, Alessandro (1)
FIU CAMPOY, Alessandro PENALTY KICK GOAL, goal number 1 for season.
57:57
MARSHALL, Ronaldo (1)
Assisted By: AFRIFA, Stephen
GOAL by FIU MARSHALL, Ronaldo, Assist by AFRIFA, Stephen, goal number 1 for season.
81:17
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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