HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville men's soccer team opened the 2019 season going toe-to-toe with the nation's No. 5 team, but a 75th-minute goal was the difference as Lander knocked off UAH 2-1 at Charger Park on Friday night. UAH starts the season at 0-1, while Lander begins at 1-0.
 
Turning Points
-Lander opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Robbie Young scored, and the score remained 1-0 in favor of the Bearcats until the 43rd minute when the Chargers drew a penalty which Brayant Toro buried to level the contest at 1-1 going into the half.
-The game remained even through much of the second half until Tom Marriott scored in the 75th to produce the eventual 2-1 final.
 
Inside the Box Score
-Lander established a slim 6-5 advantage in shots, but the hosts had four attempts on target compared to three for the guests.
-UAH was dangerous on the attack, especially in the first half when the Chargers earned four of their five corners recorded on the night.
-Rafa Moreno led the Chargers with three shots, and he also had a team-best two shots on goal.
-Simon Voss earned the start in goal for UAH, recording one save in his collegiate debut.
-A total of 24 fouls were called in the contest, and the official went to the book nine different times.
 
Noteworthy
-Toro's goal is his first as a Charger.
-UAH starts the year 1-for-1 on penalties after converting just two of its six opportunities from the spot last season.
-Michael Weston, Alex Kinateder, Antonio Goncalves, Aaron Chavez, and Voss all made their UAH debuts on Friday night including starts for Weston, Kinateder, Goncalves, and Voss.
-UAH has now faced a top-10 opponent in each of the past three seasons.
 
Next Time Out
-UAH will be off until next Friday when the team begins a two-game road trip in the Sunshine State. Kick-off at perennial power Lynn is slated for 5 p.m. CT.