Livingston, Ala. –  The University of Montevallo men's soccer team's late comeback effort fell short on the road against West Alabama, falling 2-1 Wednesday night at the Jerry F. Smith Track & Field Complex.

The Falcons trailed 1-0 at halftime after West Alabama's Jesper Bakli scored in the 17th minute. Montevallo's Dakota Hart put a shot on goal late in the first half, but the Falcons were unable to score before the break. West Alabama extended its lead in the 75th minute when Florian Laot scored off an assist from David Nunez to give the Tigers a 2-0 advantage.

Montevallo responded in the 83rd minute when Juan Diego Alfaro Barrantes scored his fifth goal of the season off an assist from Viktor Willems, cutting the deficit to one. The Falcons continued to push a game-tying goal but were unable to find a second goal.

Montevallo finished with 16 shots and six corner kicks, while goalkeeper Andre Etcheverry recorded 10 saves. The loss drops the Falcons to 4-5-4 overall and 3-2-3 in Gulf South Conference play.

GAME INFORMATION

Score: Montevallo 1 | West Alabama 2
Records: Montevallo 4-5-4 (3-2-3 GSC) | West Alabama 5-5-4 (3-2-3 GSC)
Location: Jerry F. Smith Track & Field Complex | Livingston, Ala. 
 

GAME NOTES

• Montevallo recorded six shots in the first half and 10 in the second  
• Alfaro recorded 50 minutes and scored the Falcons' only goal 
• West Alabama outshot Montevallo 21-16
• In the 79th minute, Joaquin Wladdimiro nearly scored, but his attempt struck the crossbar

UP NEXT: Montevallo will return to home for a GSC conference matchup against Union University on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m.