MONTEVALLO, Ala. —The University of Montevallo men's soccer team looks to carry its momentum into Tuesday's road matchup against Newberry College.
FALCONS TO KEEP AN EYE ON
The Falcons are coming off a 4-2 comeback win at home over Union University that clinched a spot in the Gulf South Conference tournament. Montevallo fell behind 2-0 early, but Ian Palma scored a goal off an assist from Benjamin Williams to cut the deficit to 2-1 before halftime.
The Falcons found their spark after the break when freshman Luis Billep scored in the 47th minute off an assist from Viktor Willems to tie the game. Juan Diego Alfaro gave Montevallo its first lead in the 82nd minute off an assist from Joaquin Wladdimiro to make it 3-2. A minute later, Wladdimiro scored a goal to seal the 4-2 victory and secure the Falcons' playoff spot. Wladdimiro is tied for sixth in the conference in goals with seven on the season.
Goalkeeper Andre Etcheverry recorded six saves against the Bulldogs.
WOLVES TO KEEP AN EYE ON
The Wolves are coming off a 4-0 road loss to Emory & Henry University in conference play. Newberry managed a pair of first-half shots on goal from Brandon Excellent and Ben Curtis, but both attempts were stopped by the Emory & Henry defense. The Wolves continued searching for scoring opportunities in the second half, but Giuseppe Gereau's shot attempt did not find the back of the net. Newberry was unable to score before time expired.
Goalkeeper Charlie Clark recorded nine saves while playing all 90 minutes for the Wolves.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2:30 p.m. at Smith Road Complex in Newberry, South Carolina.