MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Allegheny men's soccer team opened their 2023 campaign at home against Nazareth, falling to the Golden Flyers 3-1 Friday (Sept. 1).
The Golden Flyers got on the board in the 18th minute when Jake Pawlika found Noah Malta inside the box for the goal. The lead grew to 2-0 when Nazareth scored on an Allegheny own goal in the 25th minute.
The Gators got on the board less than a minute later when they were awarded a penalty kick. Gunnar Brettell (Steubenville, Ohio/Indian Creek) converted the attempt with a shot to the right side, low corner, cutting the lead to 2-1. Both teams had chances over the remainder of the half but the score remained 2-1 at halftime.
Nazareth extended the lead early in the second half when Pawlika struck off a long throw-in to make it 3-1.
The Gators earned some opportunities, including a late shot by William Lowthert (Lewisburg, Pa./Lewisburg), but were unable to find the back of the net.
Inside the Box
- Nazareth scored in the 18th minute on a close-range shot.
- An own goal by Allegheny made it 2-0 in the 25th minute.
- Brettell got the Gators on the board on a penalty kick in the 25th minute.
- The Golden Flyers extended their lead with a goal in the 50th minute.
- Gabe Anthony (Tarentum, Pa./Highlands) made three saves in net.
- The teams were even with 10 shots apiece.
- The Gators held a slight edge in corner kicks, 4-3.
News and Notes
- The Gators are now 2-5-1 all-time against Nazareth.
- Brettell netted his third career goal.
Up Next
The Gators return to action Sunday (Sept. 3) as they travel to take on Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh at 4 pm.
