Men’s Soccer Drops to Memphis, 2-1

Wednesday, October 27

Memphis, Tenn.

8:00 PM

Temple University

2-10-2, 0-8-0

Memphis

5-8-1, 4-4-0

Temple

Memphis

Men’s Soccer Drops to Memphis, 2-1

10.27.21 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Temple men's soccer (2-10-2, 0-8-0 AAC) fell to Memphis on the road (5-8-1, 4-4-0 AAC), 2-1 on Wednesday night. Despite finding an equalizer late in the second half, the Tigers capitalized on a penalty kick opportunity just one minute later to earn the win.

How It Happened
>Memphis entered the game controlling the possession, finding the go-ahead goal just 14 minutes in play. The Tigers forced a turnover in the Owls defensive third, sending a quick cross into the box for the Linekar Rodrigues dos Santo's goal.
>Memphis continued to exert offensive pressure, but the Cherry and White fought tirelessly on their defensive end to successfully fend off the Tigers for the remainder of the half.
>The Owls defense showed consistency as they entered the second half, holding strong on the backline to successfully defend three Tiger corners by the 53^rd minute.
>After 61 minutes of scoreless play, Temple found their stride. Tessho Kobayashi sent a leading pass into Kyle Hellmann at close range. Hellmann took one step before slipping the ball past the hands of Memphis goalkeeper Parker Lackland for the equalizer.
>Memphis wasted no time in their response, earning a penalty kick just one minute later. Artur De Luca lined up the kick, sending it into the back of the net with ease for the 2-1 lead.
>With less than 15 minutes remaining, Temple continued in their offensive pursuits, earning four shots, but failed to convert.
>In the 86^th minute, the Tigers drew their second penalty kick of the night, but Temple goalkeeper Goodwill Agbaadem leaped to the right, making the diving deflection to keep the Owls within reach.
>With only four-minute remaining in play, the Cherry and White looked for one more, but the Memphis defense held strong to close out the match and earn the win.

Game Notes
>Six yellow cards were issued throughout the match, with an even 3:3 split between the Owls and the Tigers
>Hellmann's 75^th minute equalizer serves as his first career goal as an Owl.
>Kobayashi dished out his first career assist.

From the Coach
> "The team has to be prepared to come out, execute from the beginning, be brave, and take our chances from the beginning."-- head coach Brian Rowland.

Up Next
The Owls will return home to face No. 8 Tulsa on Sunday, Oct. 31 in their last home match of the regular season. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.