MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The No. 7 Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks men's soccer team (8-1, GSC: 5-0) defeated the No. 15 University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers (6-1-1, GSC: 3-1-1) 1-0 Saturday afternoon at the AUM Soccer Complex.
COACH THORNE'S COMMENTS
"Absolutely delighted with that win. A real squad performance. To be fair, UAH is a top side. They're really good, 15th in the nation for a reason. From the front line all the way through, the boys battled all the way. To take a lead in the first half and hold on to that, and just defend unbelievably as a group, I'm so proud of this group. That one feels really good. Now it's about recharging, resetting the batteries, and recovering for Mississippi Christian next week. Up the Warhawks."
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half
AUM found the breakthrough in the 35th minute on a spectacular bicycle kick from
Alan De Paula.
Malik Mawd delivered the corner kick into the box, where
Luke Butcher headed the ball toward De Paula, who finished the chance with an acrobatic bicycle kick to put the Warhawks ahead 1-0.
Second Half
UAH looked for the equalizer throughout the second half, but goalkeeper
Jakob Buhrkuhl kept the Chargers off the scoreboard. Buhrkuhl made five saves on the afternoon, including three in the first half and two in the second, to record his fifth shutout of the season.
NOTABLES
- De Paula's 35th minute goal marks his second of the season.
- Mawd recorded his second assist of the year while Butcher tallied his first.
- AUM's defense held firm through the final whistle to secure the 1-0 victory.
- AUM's fifth consecutive win moves the Warhawks to 5-0 in Gulf South Conference play and 8-1 overall.
UP NEXT
The Warhawks head to Clinton, Mississippi for a battle with Mississippi Christian on Saturday, October 3 at 3:30 p.m.
