HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The University of Alabama Huntsville tallied a goal in the 59th minute to earn a 1-0 win over Delta State University men's soccer team at Charger Park on Sunday.
THE BASICS:
Score: Alabama Huntsville 1 | Delta State 0,
Records: Statesmen 4-5-1 (2-4-0 GSC) | Chargers 3-2-2, 1-1-1
Series: DSU trails the series all-time 2-18-0
Location: Huntsville, Ala. | Charger Park
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Statesmen had the first scoring chance of the game, but Pablo López-Melús shot was turned away by UAH keeper Ethan Haworth in the 16th minute.
- Mattis Kloepper saved two shots by the Chargers' Rafa Marano and Jose Bannwart in the 29th minute.
- Eldi Seiti and Tom Toulson had shots on goal over during the 31st minute that was saved by Haworth.
- Shots were even 5-5 but the Statesmen held a 3-2 advantage in shots on goal as the first half ended tied 0-0.
- Kloepper stopped a Connor Young but Young was able to score off the rebound to give UAH a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute.
- The Statesmen managed to get off five shots in the first half, none on target, and two were blocked.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Kloepper finished with three saves.
- UAH goalkeeper had three saves all in the first half.
- The Chargers had a 12-10 edge in shots and had five corners to DSU's one.
- Toulson led the Statesmen with three shots with one shot on goal.
- Seiti and Mathis Hardy followed Toulson with two shots apiece.
- Shalev Keter led UAH with three shots.
UP NEXT:
Delta State returns to the pitch against Union University on Friday, Oct 22, 2021, in Jackson, Tenn.
