MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Montevallo men's soccer program earned a 1-1 draw against Christian Brothers on Sunday afternoon in Gulf South Conference play.
Today's draw was the second of the year for the Falcons who are now 5-3-2 on the season and 2-1-2 in conference play.
In the evenly contested match, the Falcons got on the board first in the 71'. Montevallo was awarded a penalty kick and Joshua Keller converted the PK for his second goal of the season.
Montevallo appeared to be in control until the Buccaneers were able to draw a foul and were awarded a penalty kick in the 77'. Xavi Loa converted the penalty kick for the Buccaneers to tie the game at 1-1.
???????Montevallo 1, Christian Brothers 1
October 8, 2017
Signaigo Field | Memphis, Tennessee
HOW IT HAPPENED
71' | Joshua Keller successfully converted a penalty kick for his second goal of the season.
77' | Xavi Lao tied the game at 1-1 with a successful penalty kick.
GAME NOTES
- ???????Montevallo earned their second draw of the season in today's game. The Falcons also earned a draw against Gulf South Conference opponent Alabama-Huntsville.
- Both teams took 16 shots in today's game. The Falcons placed eight of their shots on goal to earn a 50 percent on goal percentage.
- Robert Kuta turned away eight shots for the Falcons and now has 62 saves this season.
- Joshua Keller led the team in shots with five in the game and placed two of his shots on frame.
RECORDS
???????Montevallo 5-3-2 (2-1-2)
Christian Brothers 6-4-1 (5-1-1)
UP NEXT
The Falcons return to Varsity Field for a pair of weekend matchups that will begin with Shorter University on Friday, October 13. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
