ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The USCA men's soccer team lost a 4-2 contest at No. 19 Flagler Wednesday evening in league action.
The Pacers are now 3-8 on the season, including 2-7 against conference competition. The Saints are 8-1-4 on the year and 8-0-1 in conference play.
Head coach
Nick Sakiewicz's team trailed 1-0 after a goal at the 38:23 mark of the first half. However, USCA knotted the match just before halftime. With 13 ticks remaining before intermission,
Carlos Colomer rocketed an attempt to the top left of the goal, making it 1-1.
The Saints broke the tie with two scores in the first four minutes of the second period, but the Pacers quickly made it a one-score match once again.
Abdoulie Jallow sent a pass to
Melvin Maboungou, who promptly launched a shot to the lower right of the frame past the keeper just 4:43 into the second stanza.
Sakiewicz's squad pushed into the offensive third of the pitch once again in the 74
th minute of play.
Riad Zitouni blasted a shot that sailed high. Three minutes later, Alvaro Corcuero's attempt missed left of the frame. At the 79:31 mark,
Julien Tubbs' shot was blocked, keeping the score at 3-2.
USCA had two tremendous chances in the 87
th minute.
Aloni Elfu's attempt nailed the crossbar. Three seconds later,
Johan Morel's shot on goal was stopped by the keeper.
The Saints tacked on an insurance goal for the final tally.
For the match, USCA had eight shots, including three on goal. The team earned two corner kicks.
Colomer and Maboungou each scored a goal while Jallow earned an assist. Maboungou had two shots, including one on goal. Corcuera, Elfu, Tubbs and Zitouni posted attempts.
Dikola Douglas played all 90 minutes in goal and had a season-high nine saves.
The Pacers return to action Saturday when they host Clayton State at 4:30 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.
