MIAMI – FIU men's soccer played to a 2-2 draw against UAB Sunday night at Leyva Family Field at FIU Soccer Stadium.
The draw extended FIU's unbeaten streak to six consecutive matches and its unbeaten streak at home to eight matches dating back to 2025. The Panthers moved to 6-3-3 overall and 1-1-2 in American Conference play, while UAB moved to 4-3-4 overall and 1-1-2 in conference action.
FIU broke through in the 41st minute when defender
Alfonso Gilleard-Soriano scored off an assist from midfielder
Martin Piedeleu, giving the Panthers a 1-0 lead. The assist marked Piedeleu's third of the season. FIU generated seven shots and two corner kicks during a 10-minute attacking stretch, while the Panthers limited UAB to one shot on goal in the opening half to carry their advantage into halftime.
With the match tied 1-1 in the 52nd minute, forward
Owen Barnett found the back of the net off an assist from midfielder
Miquel Gelabert, giving the Panthers a 2-1 advantage. Barnett recorded a goal for the second consecutive match, while Gelabert tallied his assist of the season.
The Panthers continued to battle in the second half, with Barnett doubling the lead in the 52nd minute off Gelabert's assist. UAB responded with a goal to even the match at 2-2, and neither side found a winner down the stretch as the teams settled for a draw.
FIU finished with a 17-16 advantage in shots, placing nine attempts on goal compared to five for UAB. Forward
Santi Possu led the Panthers with four shots, including three on goal, while Gelabert recorded three shots. Gilleard-Soriano scored on his lone attempt, while Barnett added a goal on two shots.
In goal,
Nigel Van Haveren played all 90 minutes and recorded three saves to help the Panthers earn the draw.
Up Next
FIU heads on the road as they take on No. 17 Charlotte in a American Conference rivalry on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.. Kickoff from Jen Gaber Field will be streamed on ESPN+.
Baptist Health
The 2026 FIU men's soccer season is presented by Baptist Health, The Official Sports Medicine Provider of FIU Athletics
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