Box Score NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 7, 2014) – A goal in the 87th minute by senior
Quentin Albrecht forced overtime, but the FIU men's soccer team (6-9-1, 2-6-0) ended its season with a tough, 3-2, double-overtime loss to the Old Dominion Monarchs on Friday night.
Senior
Roberto Alterio netted a fast goal for the Panthers in the fifth minute, as a ball played into the box by sophomore
Deshawon Nembhard connected with Alterio for his third goal of the season.
Following the reset, both teams battled to find an edge in possession. Just one shot in favor of the Monarchs was launched approaching the 18th minute. Old Dominion was able to find the equalizer in the 18th minute when Tyler Edwards fed Michael Nelson a ball in from the right side.
The Panthers almost buried the go-ahead goal in the 34th minute, first when junior
Daniel Gonzalez had his shot saved by the Monarchs' Alex Tiesenhausen. Albrecht gained control of the rebound, but a powerful blast from the Germany native's right boot was blocked.
Old Dominion took advantage of another set piece score in the second half. With the clock nearing the 65th minute, Christian Schroeer took the kick and bent it into the far post untouched.
Albrecht became FIU's 10th-highest points scorer in program with his match-tying goal in the 87th minute. Played down the right flank, freshman
Luca Giovine played a ball into the box. Albrecht made a deep run towards the net, gathered the ball and made a few touches before burying the equalizer, which forced overtime. The assist serves as the first point of Giovine's career, while the goal also moves Albrecht for tie for second within the conference (8).
Forced to play one player down following a red card in the 96th minute, Albrecht almost capitalized in the closing seconds of the first overtime, but his shot sailed high over the crossbar.
FIU committed a foul in its box in the 104th minute to grant Old Dominion a penalty kick opportunity. Sidney Rivera converted for the match-winner.
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper
David Mitchell made eight saves in the contest, helping to temper the Monarchs 24 opportunities created during the night. Senior
Sean McFarlane accounted for three of FIU's 13 shots, while three players tied with two apiece. (Albrecht, Alterio, Jamal Campion-Hinds).
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