Auburn University at Montgomery Athletics

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The two-seeded Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks men's soccer team (11-3-3, GSC: 7-1-2) fell 2-0 to the six-seeded West Alabama Tigers (8-6-4, GSC: 4-3-3) on Thursday evening in the semifinal round of the Gulf South Conference Championship at John Hunt Park.

FIRST HALF
AUM generated several scoring opportunities early, putting eight shots on goal in the opening half compared to just one for West Alabama. The Warhawks also struck the woodwork twice, with attempts from Guerreiro and Mawd narrowly missing the target.
 
West Alabama opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Florian Laot found the back of the net off an assist from David Nunez.
 
Despite the early deficit, AUM continued to pressure the Tigers, but West Alabama carried a 1-0 advantage into halftime.
 
SECOND HALF
The Warhawks continued to push for an equalizer after the break, recording seven shots in the second half. However, West Alabama goalkeeper Dan Erez made three saves in the half to preserve the lead.
 
West Alabama added an insurance goal in the 85th minute when Aidan Riley scored off an assist from Luke Jovanovich, extending the lead to 2-0.
 
AUM was unable to find the back of the net in the closing minutes, as the Tigers secured the semifinal victory.
 
NOTABLES

• AUM finished with a 15-10 advantage in shots, while West Alabama held a 5-4 edge in shots on goal.
• Jakob Buhrkuhl recorded three saves for the Warhawks.
• AUM totaled five corner kicks, compared to three for West Alabama.

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