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Men's Soccer

Falcons win home opener 2-1 in OT thriller

Box Score

Score

Montevallo 2

Alabama-Huntsville 1

Record

Montevallo 3-0-0 

Alabama-Huntsville 0-3-0

Location

Varsity Field, Montevallo, Ala. 

How It Happened

-The Falcons only named one change to the starting eleven, with West Alabama match-winner Patrick Morton being called into a starting role.  who won the Peach Belt Goalkeeper of the Week award, played in only his third match in tonight's victory.

-The scoring was opened in the 31st minute by Jeff Hessenberger. A cross from the left hand side by Liam Moore was met by Hessenberger, whose header from 10 yards out beat the goalkeeper.

-The Chargers equalized in the second half in the 59th minute from a fantastic solo goal. Tucker Watts cut inside from the right and unleashed a shot from all of 30 yards out to beat the keeper.

-After a cagey opening period of overtime, Oliver Cylkowski scored two minutes into the second overtime period to claim the victory.

-The Falcons stay undefeated after three games and clinch a second consecutive double overtime victory. 

Stat of the Game

-Cylkowski had 6 shots, including 3 on goal before being rewarded with his second goal of the season. He has scored or assisted a goal in each of the three matches so far this season. 

Up Next

The Falcons host Shorter on Saturday at 7:00 at Varsity Field. The Hawks are the final non-conference opponent for the Falcons before conference play begins at Francis Marion on the September 17th.

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Players Mentioned

Oliver Cylkowski

#9 Oliver Cylkowski

Senior
Liam Moore

#3 Liam Moore

Freshman
Patrick Morton

#23 Patrick Morton

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Oliver Cylkowski

#9 Oliver Cylkowski

Senior
Liam Moore

#3 Liam Moore

Freshman
Patrick Morton

#23 Patrick Morton

Freshman