MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo men's soccer team earned a shutout victory over Newberry College this afternoon, winning 2-0.
The Falcons started quickly on the attack against Newberry when Luis Billep attempted a shot on goal that was blocked by the Wolves. Both teams had opportunities in possession until the 32nd minute, when Ian Palma gave Montevallo a 1-0 lead with a penalty kick. Newberry attempted to even the score before halftime with shots on goal from Seraphin Guetan and Benu Yasin Cetin, but Raphael Baier made the saves to keep the Wolves scoreless at the half.
Montevallo came out attacking in the second half, with Ricardo Sierra taking a shot toward the lower center of the goal that was blocked by Newberry goalkeeper Charlie Clark. The Wolves attempted to even the score on a shot by Ben Curtis, but it missed to the left. Sierra took another shot, but it was saved. Luis Garcia then extended the Falcons' lead in the 82nd minute, finding the lower-right corner of the net to give Montevallo a 2-0 victory.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Montevallo 2 | Newberry College 0
Records: Montevallo 6-5-4 (4-2-3 GSC) | Newberry 2-10-1 (1-6-1 SAC)
Location: Smith Road Complex | Newberry, SC
GAME NOTES
- The Falcons earned their third shutout of the season.
- Raphael Baier finished with two saves, earning his first shutout as the Falcons' goalkeeper.
- The Falcons won the offensive battle with 17 shots, including nine on goal, and six corner kicks, while Newberry had seven shots, two on goal and three corner kicks.
- Luis Garcia scored his first career collegiate goal for the Falcons.
UP NEXT: Montevallo will travel to Mobile, Alabama, to face Spring Hill College in the final regular-season matchup Friday, Oct. 23. The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Library Field.
