Saturday, November 5
Santa Barbara, CA
7:00 PM
UC Irvine
6-12-2, 5-3-1
1
at
2
UC Santa Barbara
10-3-6, 4-1-4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Photo by: Big West Conference
Anteaters' Season Ends In Overtime
November 05, 2022 | Men's Soccer
SANTA BARBARA, Calif --- UC Irvine men's soccer fought deep into overtime Saturday night at Harder Stadium, but ultimately fell, 2-1, to UC Santa Barbara in the Big West Championship Semifinal.
FEELING DOWN
The first half was strewn toward the host UC Santa Barbara (10-3-6, 4-1-4) as they had an 8-5 shot advantage. One of those shots was a perfectly-struck free kick in the 28th minute. An Anteater foul gave the Gauchos a chance from 30 yards out, and Nemo Philipp decided to go for goal and succeeded with a blast that fit into the upper right corner to make it a 1-0 UCSB lead.
SECOND TO NONE
The second half was a complete 180 as the Anteater offense dominated. UC Irvine (6-12-2, 5-3-1) crashed the goal in the 57th minute started by Francesco Montanile. He fought up the left wing fighting off a Gaucho defender before slipping a low cross onto Robert Mejia whose header was right on target into the back of the net to tie things up, 1-1.
In addition to that, the 'Eaters out-shot UCSB 12-0 in the half putting up a couple more golden opportunities, but nothing more to send the match into overtime.
FINAL SCORE / OT: UC SANTA BARBARA 2, UC IRVINE 1
The sides each had their opportunities in the first and second overtime periods before the decisive blow came in the 109th minute. The Gauchos lifted a centering pass into the box that was flicked onto an Anteater defender getting a fortunate bounce on goal and inside the left post for an own goal and the game-winner.
UCI had a final shot on goal in the final seconds, but the clock would run out with the 2-1 final. UCI's goal came from Robert Mejia, his team-leading fourth of the season helped by Francesco Montanile's fourth assist, a team high.
The 'Eaters finished with a 21-10 shot advantage including seven on frame. UCSB had just four shots on goal with just one after the first half.
UCI's season ends at Santa Barbara for a second straight season, this time in the Big West Semifinals. In UCI's 11th trip in 14 Big West Tournament, their record now stands at 11-4-4.
FEELING DOWN
The first half was strewn toward the host UC Santa Barbara (10-3-6, 4-1-4) as they had an 8-5 shot advantage. One of those shots was a perfectly-struck free kick in the 28th minute. An Anteater foul gave the Gauchos a chance from 30 yards out, and Nemo Philipp decided to go for goal and succeeded with a blast that fit into the upper right corner to make it a 1-0 UCSB lead.
SECOND TO NONE
The second half was a complete 180 as the Anteater offense dominated. UC Irvine (6-12-2, 5-3-1) crashed the goal in the 57th minute started by Francesco Montanile. He fought up the left wing fighting off a Gaucho defender before slipping a low cross onto Robert Mejia whose header was right on target into the back of the net to tie things up, 1-1.
WE'RE LEVEL!! ? Francesco fights through and finds Robert (57') for the header and equalizer
— UCI Men's Soccer (@UCImsoc) November 6, 2022
UC Irvine 1-1 UC Santa Barbara #TWZ pic.twitter.com/X2k4yOzQJj
In addition to that, the 'Eaters out-shot UCSB 12-0 in the half putting up a couple more golden opportunities, but nothing more to send the match into overtime.
FINAL SCORE / OT: UC SANTA BARBARA 2, UC IRVINE 1
The sides each had their opportunities in the first and second overtime periods before the decisive blow came in the 109th minute. The Gauchos lifted a centering pass into the box that was flicked onto an Anteater defender getting a fortunate bounce on goal and inside the left post for an own goal and the game-winner.
UCI had a final shot on goal in the final seconds, but the clock would run out with the 2-1 final. UCI's goal came from Robert Mejia, his team-leading fourth of the season helped by Francesco Montanile's fourth assist, a team high.
The 'Eaters finished with a 21-10 shot advantage including seven on frame. UCSB had just four shots on goal with just one after the first half.
UCI's season ends at Santa Barbara for a second straight season, this time in the Big West Semifinals. In UCI's 11th trip in 14 Big West Tournament, their record now stands at 11-4-4.
Team Stats
Irvine
UCSB
Goals
1
2
Shots
21
10
Shots on Goal
7
3
Saves
1
6
Corners
9
5
Fouls
15
22
Scoring Plays
Nemo Philipp (3)
GOAL by UCSB Philipp, Nemo.
27:04
Robert Mejia (4)
Assisted By: Francesco Montanile
GOAL by Irvine Mejia, Robert Assist by Montanile, Francesco.
56:52
0
GOAL by UCSB TEAM.
108:38
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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