Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Thursday, November 9
Dallas, Texas
4:30 p.m.
Florida Atlantic
6-8-3, 3-5-0
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Charlotte
11-3-1, 6-2-0
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Fla. Atlantic
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Charlotte
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Owls Fall to Charlotte in AAC Semifinals
11/9/2023 8:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DALLAS – Florida Atlantic men's soccer saw its season ended on Thursday night with a 3-1 loss to Charlotte in the American Athletic Conference semifinals.
After a quiet first half hour from both teams offensively, the 49ers opened the scoring in the 34th minute. Goalkeeper Rotem Fadida and CLT's Jonathan Nyandjo simultaneously went for a loose ball just outside the six-yard box. Nyandjo went to the ground and after a VAR review, the official awarded Charlotte a spot kick which Nyandjo converted.
The Owls tied it early in the second half. Arthur Widiez redirected a Sebastian Zettl corner for his first career goal. Charlotte responded almost immediately, however. Just over a minute after Widiez tied it, Brigham Larsen put the 49ers back in front. They would add a third goal in the dying seconds of the second half to seal the 3-1 final.
After a quiet first half hour from both teams offensively, the 49ers opened the scoring in the 34th minute. Goalkeeper Rotem Fadida and CLT's Jonathan Nyandjo simultaneously went for a loose ball just outside the six-yard box. Nyandjo went to the ground and after a VAR review, the official awarded Charlotte a spot kick which Nyandjo converted.
The Owls tied it early in the second half. Arthur Widiez redirected a Sebastian Zettl corner for his first career goal. Charlotte responded almost immediately, however. Just over a minute after Widiez tied it, Brigham Larsen put the 49ers back in front. They would add a third goal in the dying seconds of the second half to seal the 3-1 final.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Owls' season ends with a record of 6-8-3 including three wins over teams ranked or receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches' Poll. FOLLOW ALONG
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Team Stats
FAU
Char
Goals
1
3
Shots
8
13
Shots on Goal
2
4
Saves
1
1
Corners
4
7
Fouls
13
14
Scoring Plays
Jonathan Nyandjo (3)
Char Jonathan Nyandjo PENALTY KICK GOAL.
33:52
Arthur Widiez (2)
Assisted By: Sebastian Zettl
GOAL by FAU Widiez, Arthur Assist by Zettl, Sebastian.
49:08
Brigham Larsen (5)
Assisted By: Daniel Moore
GOAL by Char Larsen, Brigham Assist by Moore, Daniel.
50:15
Riyon Tori (1)
GOAL by Char Tori, Riyon.
89:49
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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