The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, September 1
Jacksonville, Fla.
6:30 PM
UAB
2-0-1
2
at
1
Jacksonville
0-3-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacksonville | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Blazers Down Dolphins for Second Straight Win
9/1/2017 9:07:00β―PM | Men's Soccer
BOX SCORE
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. β The UAB men's soccer team grabbed its second consecutive win when it defeated Jacksonville 2-1 on Friday night at Southern Oak Stadium. The Blazers (2-0-1) are off to their best start since 2013, while the Dolphins fall to 0-3-0 on the season. Β
"Another great win," head coach Mike Getman said. "I thought we were very good for 75 minutes then we were rough for the last 15."
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Midfielder Massimo Ferrin put the Blazers on the board at 16:29 mark of the first half with a strike on a penalty kick from outside the box giving the Blazers the 1-0 advantage.
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Later in the first half, Trey Nelson grabbed UAB's second goal with a header at the 36:23 minute mark. Redshirt senior Rami Dajani was attributed with the assist, his first of the season.
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Jacksonville cut the Blazers' lead to one with 19:18 left to go in the second half with Ju Bennett netted a cross from Redondo Beauplan.
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For Ferrin it was his second goal this season and fifth of his career. His first goal this season also came on a penalty kick earlier in the year.
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Nelson notched his first career goal while Dajani was grabbed his fifth assist of his career.
"Two road trips trips and two wins, that's pretty special," Getman said.Β
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UAB returns home Monday, Sept. 4 when it hosts Missouri State in the annual 'Soccer For A Cure' Classic. Proceeds from the event will go directly to families at Children's Hospital of Alabama. First kick is slated for 6 PM at BBVA Compass Field.
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For more information on the UAB men's soccer team follow the Blazers on Twitter and Instagram (@UAB_MSoc).
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. β The UAB men's soccer team grabbed its second consecutive win when it defeated Jacksonville 2-1 on Friday night at Southern Oak Stadium. The Blazers (2-0-1) are off to their best start since 2013, while the Dolphins fall to 0-3-0 on the season. Β
"Another great win," head coach Mike Getman said. "I thought we were very good for 75 minutes then we were rough for the last 15."
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Midfielder Massimo Ferrin put the Blazers on the board at 16:29 mark of the first half with a strike on a penalty kick from outside the box giving the Blazers the 1-0 advantage.
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Later in the first half, Trey Nelson grabbed UAB's second goal with a header at the 36:23 minute mark. Redshirt senior Rami Dajani was attributed with the assist, his first of the season.
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Jacksonville cut the Blazers' lead to one with 19:18 left to go in the second half with Ju Bennett netted a cross from Redondo Beauplan.
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For Ferrin it was his second goal this season and fifth of his career. His first goal this season also came on a penalty kick earlier in the year.
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Nelson notched his first career goal while Dajani was grabbed his fifth assist of his career.
"Two road trips trips and two wins, that's pretty special," Getman said.Β
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UAB returns home Monday, Sept. 4 when it hosts Missouri State in the annual 'Soccer For A Cure' Classic. Proceeds from the event will go directly to families at Children's Hospital of Alabama. First kick is slated for 6 PM at BBVA Compass Field.
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For more information on the UAB men's soccer team follow the Blazers on Twitter and Instagram (@UAB_MSoc).
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Team Stats
UAB
JU
Goals
2
1
Shots
12
14
Shots on Goal
5
5
Saves
4
3
Corners
6
11
Fouls
9
7
Scoring Plays
FERRIN, Massimo
Free kick taker scores on the free kick
16:29
NELSON, Trey
Assisted By: DAJANI, Rami
Passed in to 3 who headered over goalie
36:23
BENNETT, Kai (1)
Assisted By: BEAUPLAN, Redondo
Beauplan passes into the box to an await
70:42
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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