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UAB Falls 1-0 to Florida Atlantic in Overtime
10/1/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
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BOCA RATON, Fla. - The UAB men's soccer team lost to Florida Atlantic in the 105th minute after a grueling game Saturday night. The game went nearly three and a half hours as a weather delay in the 76th minute lasted over an hour. UAB falls to 4-3-3 overall and 1-1-1 in Conference USA while the Owls improve to 3-5-1 and 1-2-0 in conference.
"We played poorly in the first half," said UAB head coach Mike Getman. "It was our worst 45-minutes of the season. The second half and overtime were much better but you can't waste chances in this league. I am disappointed but I know we will bounce back."
Opportunities were tough to come by for either team throughout the game. The Owls had a pair of chances within 27 seconds of each other but UAB goalkeeper Joe Kuzminsky came up big both times. The senior netminder first stopped a shot in the 31st minute that led to a corner kick and subsequent header for FAU but Kuzminsky once again got behind the shot to keep the clean sheet.
The two teams were even in shots at 11 each until the final overtime period. The only shot of the period proved to be enough for the Owls. A free kick by Alvaro Campuzano was headed by David Adejunmobi after he charged in from outside the box and placed the ball in the left corner.
Kuzminsky's shutout streak came to an end at 397 minutes. He finished the contest with four saves.
The Blazers now gear up for an early-week non-conference tilt against Santa Clara. The two teams are scheduled to play at BBVA Compass Field on Tuesday, October 4 beginning at 7 p.m.
