Pavel
1
Georgia St. GSU (3-5-1, 0-2-0)
2
Winner UCF UCF (3-2-3, 1-1-0)
Georgia St. GSU
(3-5-1, 0-2-0)
1
Final
2
UCF UCF
(3-2-3, 1-1-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Georgia St. GSU 1 0 1
UCF UCF 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Georgia State Falls 1-2 to UCF with Late Goal Sealing the Win

ORLANDO, -- Georgia State fell 1-2 to UCF on Friday, Sept. 27, at the UCF Soccer Complex. Pavel Romero-Garmendia scored for the Panthers in the 42nd minute, with an assist from Braiden Hall, leveling the match after UCF took an early lead. However, UCF sealed the victory with a goal in the 84th minute to break the deadlock. Despite several strong attempts, Georgia State couldn't find an equalizer, ending the match with a close defeat.

How it Happened

UCF broke the 0-0 tie when Alex Smith scored in the 17th minute, assisted by Anderson Rosa.

The Panthers leveled the game on a goal from Pavel Romero-Garmendia -- his first goal of the season -- in the 42nd minute, assisted by Braiden Hall.

UCF then grabbed a 2-1 lead on Rosa's 83rd-minute goal, assisted by Clarence Awoudor and Joey Mueller. The score finished off the 2-1 game.

Game Notes

  • Josue Hangi totaled two saves for the Panthers out of nine total Knights shots.
  • Georgia State totaled two shots on goal

The loss dropped Georgia State's record to 3-5-1 overall and 0-2-0 in Sun Belt action.

The Panthers return to the pitch on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7:00 p.m. as they travel to face Old Dominion.

For all things Georgia State soccer, follow the team on social (@gsu_msoccer) as the Panthers continue the 2024 season.

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