MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo Men's Soccer Team defeated the University of West Alabama Tigers 2-0 at Georgine Lemak field in Montevallo, Alabama.
The rainy affair saw the Falcons control possession throughout, as well as the scoring.
Montevallo took the lead 1-0 in the first half on a brilliant cross and finish, and added another goal in the second in similar fashion off of a free kick.
Montevallo improved to 3-1 in Gulf South Conference play following the win.
Montevallo 2, West Alabama 0
October 11, 2019
Montevallo, Alabama | Georgine Lemak Field
HOW IT HAPPENED
39' | Freshman
Dairai Mahachi opened the scoring in the first half with a header off a cross from senior
Daniel Muyambi.
60' | Senior
Vladik Margolin added the second goal for the Falcons on a free kick from sophomore
Ruben Carvalho.
GAME NOTES
- Montevallo senior Robert Kuta earned the start at goalkeeper and made three total saves in his fifth shutout of the season.
- Freshman Dairai Mahachi and senior Vladik Margolin each scored for the Falcons.
- Sophomore Ruben Carvalho and senior Daniel Muyambi each registered an assist in the win.
- West Alabama edged the Falcons 17-15 in total shots while Montevallo held the advantage 7-3 in shots on goal.
- The Falcons possessed the ball 55% of the time throughout the match while the Tigers held just a 45% possession percentage.
- Montevallo totaled six corner kicks tonight while the Tigers totaled four.
- There were seven cautions in the match, four to the Tigers and three to the Falcons.
RECORDS
Montevallo (5-4-1, 3-1-0 GSC)
West Alabama (3-5-0, 1-2-0 GSC)
UP NEXT
The Falcons return to action on Sunday Oct. 13
th at Georgine Lemak field in Montevallo, Alabama to host the Alabama-Huntsville Chargers at 3:30 p.m.
