Montevallo, Ala. – The University of Montevallo men's soccer team fell 2-0 to Lee University on Saturday night at Varsity Field.
After a scoreless first half, both teams came out of the break searching for a breakthrough. Montevallo came out aggressively, as Dakota Hart took a shot that went high and to the right of the goal in the 48th minute. Lee's Simpson Moore took a shot in the 49th minute, but Andre Etcheverry made the save.
The Flames broke through the Falcons' defense in the 62nd minute when Marcos Garcia found the back of the net off an assist from Moore to give Lee a 1-0 lead. The Falcons tried to find a way to even the score as Joaquin Wladdimiro took a shot in the 67th minute that went wide, followed by another attempt in the 68th minute that was blocked by Lee's defense. Alex Mueller found an opportunity in the 77th minute with a shot on goal, but Lee goalkeeper Charles Carriglitto made the save.
As time wound down, the Falcons continued searching for a goal. However, in the 90th minute, Lee secured the victory when Andreas Aspris scored to extend the Flames' lead to 2-0, bringing the Falcons' season to a close.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Montevallo 0 | Lee 2
Records: Montevallo 7-6-4 (5-2-3 GSC) | Lee 9-4-4 (5-3-2 GSC)
Location: Varsity Soccer Field | Montevallo, Ala
GAME NOTES
- The Falcons finished with 14 shots, including five on target, while Lee recorded 16 shots, with eight on goal.
- Etcheverry finished the game with six saves while playing all 90 minutes.
- Hart led the Falcons with four shots, three of which were on target.
- Montevallo recorded four corner kicks compared to Lee's eight.
UP NEXT: The Falcons' season comes to a close in the GSC Quarterfinals.
