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MSoccer Vs. AU
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1
American AU (0-1-0, 0-0-0)
2
Winner UNCW UNCW (1-0-0, 0-0-0)
American AU
(0-1-0, 0-0-0)
1
Final
2
UNCW UNCW
(1-0-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
American AU 1 0 1
UNCW UNCW 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Brandon Sans

Miralrio Nets Winning Goal in Season Opener

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Freshman forward Bryan Miralrio netted the game-winning goal in the 88th minute as UNCW downed American 2-1 in Thursday night's men's soccer regular season opener at the UNCW Soccer Stadium.

The Seahawks begin the 2023 campaign with a 1-0 record while the Eagles stand 0-1 to start the new season.

The two teams combined for 20 shots and eight corners in the tightly contested battle.

With the game tied 1-1, Miralrio found the back of the net after sophomore Ethan Newsome's shot deflected off Eagles goalkeeper Matthew Tibbetts with 2:30 to play.

UNCW struck first 11 minutes into the game when graduate midfielder Gabe Mercer converted a penalty kick goal after Tibbetts was assessed a yellow card inside the box.

American evened the game at the 28:57-mark courtesy of a goal by midfielder Robert Matei that was assisted by Samuel Hershey.

The Seahawks next play at No. 9 Clemson on Monday at 7 p.m.


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