NEWARK, Delaware – Junior midfielder
David Lozano scored the game's only goal on a penalty kick in the 99th minute as No. 22 UNCW opened Colonial Athletic Association play with a 1-0 overtime victory over Delaware at Stuart and Suzanne Grant Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Seahawks improved to 5-1-0 overall and 1-0-0 in the CAA after securing their second straight shutout victory. Meanwhile, the defending CAA champion Blue Hens drop to 3-2-1 overall and 0-1-0 in league play.
With just over a minute left in the first overtime period, the Blue Hens were called for a foul inside the penalty area. Lozano drilled the ensuing penalty kick to the left side passed redshirt junior goalkeeper Todd Morton for the game-winning goal.
Led by redshirt junior goalkeeper
Ryan Cretens, the Seahawks limited Delaware to just six shots. Cretens tallied his fourth shutout of the season, but did not record a save in the victory.
Game Notes:
- UNCW is now 1-1-0 in overtime games this season while Delaware dropped to 0-2-1 in such instances.
- Lozano recorded the first game-winning goal of his college career.
- The Seahawks outshot Delaware by a 17-6 margin, including a 7-0 edge in the first half.
- Cretens now has 10 career clean sheets, which is now tied for seventh in program history.
- UNCW has now won back-to-back games against Delaware by identical 1-0 margins. The Seahawks are 11-5-1 all-time against the Blue Hens in a series that dates back to 2002.
- The Seahawks are now 3-1-0 away from home this season.
- UNCW attempted a season-high 17 shots.
Up Next: The Seahawks continue Colonial Athletic Association play on Saturday, Sept. 23, with a visit to preseason league favorite William & Mary at 7 p.m.
College Men's Soccer: No. 22 UNCW 1, Delaware 0 (OT)
|
1st |
2nd |
OT |
Final |
| UNCW |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Delaware |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Goals: UNCW –
David Lozano (98:56 – pk); UD – n/a.
Assists: UNCW – n/a; UD – n/a.
Saves: UNCW –
Ryan Cretens 0 (98:56, 0 goals allowed); UD – Todd Morton 3 (98:56, 1 goals allowed).
Shots: UNCW – 17; UD – 6.
Corner Kicks: UNCW – 6; UD – 5.
Attendance: 814.
