BIRMINGHAM –The UAB men’s soccer team snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over Mercer on Sunday evening at BBVA Field.
“I thought we had a bad start out of the gate,” said head coach Jeff Kinney. “We were fortunate not to be down early in the match due to some crucial mistakes. “However, the boys deserve credit for fixing those issues and coming out and performing in the second half. We were pleased with the result for sure, but we need to find a different level if we want to compete in our conference this year.”
The Blazers’ lone goal to win the game came when Brooks Rice found a trailing Mayno Linares. Linares would size up the Mercer defender in the box for a quick second before finding the back of the net off a right footed shot in the 80th minute.
UAB accumulated 12 shots with five on goal to the Bears eight shots with one on goal. Nine of the 12 shots came in the second half of the match.
The Blazers will be back at BBVA Field on March 6 to start conference play against Old Dominion at 2 pm.
Quick Kicks
- Krenar Krasniqi finished the game with two shots on goal
- Mayno Linares, Aodhán O’Hara and Tyrell Price had one shot on goal
- Brooks Rice had one assist
BBVA Field will accommodate fans with social distancing measures in place.
Fans will be asked to practice social distancing and sit in available seats. Masks are required at all times per state and county ordinance.
Men’s soccer season tickets are on sale by purchasing the 2020-21 Gold Card for $65 here. The Gold Card is an exclusive offer that grants you admission into all UAB men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, baseball and softball events for the upcoming academic year. Contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
Individual game tickets are available for purchase here
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