SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Coming off a win Friday night, Upstate Men's Soccer opened the new month with Labor Day action hosting UAB at the County University Soccer Stadium with a duel for the first time in program history. With the score tied at 1-1 in the second half, the Blazers were able to net two goals to overcome the Spartans.
Opening the first half, the intensity from both teams started fast with Upstate adding three early shots challenging the Blazers' defense. In the 15th minute, UAB netted their first goal of the match and season taking a 1-0 lead. Entering the second half, the Spartans looked display the new adjustments made at the break as Oscar Kelly did not miss out on the opportunity to score a goal for the Spartans assisted by Vitalis Takawira Jr at the 54th minute. The Blazers responded by firing away with two goals scored in the 69th and 75th minute putting themselves in the driver's seat for a 3-1 lead. The Spartans looked to respond with under 10 minutes left but the Blazers' defense held on sealing a victory over Upstate.
Game Information
Score: UAB 3 : Upstate 1
Records: UAB (1-2; 0-0 American) vs. Upstate (1-2-1; 0-0 Big South)
Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.
How it Happened
7' - Shot by Jorhan Chopin, out top right
11' - Shot by UAB's Guiherme Vivaldini saved by Jarrett Wuerslin
15' - Goal scored by UAB's Ole Jesson assisted by Humphrey Doh
54' - Goal scored by Upstate's Oscar Kelly assisted by Vitalis Takawira Jr.
65' - Penalty Kick for UAB taken by Tony Kim saved by Upstate's Jarrett Wuerslin
69' - Goal scored by UAB's Gael Zackrisson assisted by Humphrey Doh
75' - Goal scored by UAB's Ole Jesson assisted by Humphrey Doh
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Up next for the Spartans
Following the Labor Day match, the Spartans will begin their two-game road trip heading to Charleston, South Carolina taking on the College of Charleston on Tuesday, September 9th with a kickoff time set for 7:00 P.M.
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