MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The University of Montevallo men's soccer team is set to face Lee University in the Gulf South Conference quarterfinals on Halloween night. 
 

LAST TIME AGAINST LEE

The last time the Falcons faced the Flames, Montevallo earned a 1-0 victory on a goal from Joaquin Wladdimiro off an assist from Luis Billep in the 20th minute of the first half. Andre Etcheverry would finish the game with six saves against the Flames to help the Falcons earn the shutout win. 
 

FALCONS TO KEEP AN EYE ON

Montevallo defeated Spring Hill College 1-0 in its most recent outing to close out the regular season. Both teams traded shots in the first half, with Raphael Baier making several saves for the Falcons as the teams went into halftime scoreless. The Falcons had an opportunity to take the lead on a penalty kick by Ian Palma in the second half, but his attempt was blocked. Palma later found the back of the net in the 88th minute, giving the Falcons a win over the Badgers to close out the regular season.

Palma is a player to watch for the Montevallo Falcons after recording four goals this season, including three game-winning goals.

FLAMES TO KEEP AN EYE ON

Lee secured a 1-0 shutout victory over Delta State at home to close out the regular season on senior night. The Flames broke the scoreless tie in the 54th minute when Marcos Garcia scored into the bottom-right corner of the net off a corner kick from Ansel Ledezma. The Flames held the Statesmen scoreless, while goalkeeper Charles Carriglitto made two saves to secure the shutout.

Carriglitto is a player to watch for the Flames, as he leads the GSC in goals-against average and saves while ranking third in shutouts.

The match is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. at Varsity Soccer Field in Montevallo, Alabama.