HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - After a stalemate in the first half, the Eckerd men's soccer team held a one-goal advantage for most of the second half before Alabama-Huntsville scored twice in the final six minutes to defeat the Tritons, 3-2, Sunday night at Charger Park.
Sander Van der Sluijs put UAH on the board first with a goal in the 27th minute. However, Ty Dolan sent in the equalizer just five minutes later on a low goal from the top of the 18.
Joao Gouveia broke the deadlock just minutes into the second half after finding the back of the net off a free-kick just outside the box in the 51st minute. EC held its lead until the 84th minute as UAH's Shalev Keter converted on a corner kick for the equalizer. Rafa Moreno then gave the Chargers the win converting on a low shot on the right side of the box.
HOW IT ENDED
FINAL: Alabama-Huntsville 3, Eckerd 2
RECORDS: Eckerd 0-2; Alabama-Huntsville 1-0-1
SCORING SUMMARY: EC: Ty Dolan 32' (unassisted), Joao Gouveia '51 (unassisted); UAH: Sander Van der Sluijs 27' (Michael Weston, Vicente Arratia), Shalev Keter 84' (Ethan Wilson, Colby Nesbit), Rafa Moreno 89' (Kieran Rowe)
NOTES AND NUMBERS
- Dolan's goal was the fourth of his career, while Gouveia netted his first career goal in the first start of his career.
- Both of Eckerd's goals were unassisted.
- The Chargers held a 15-5 advantage in shots and 7-2 favor in shots on goal.
- Lynden Dawson collected four saves in goal for EC.
UP NEXT
Eckerd returns to action on Friday for its home opener against Spring Hill at 7:00 PM.
