MENOMONIE, Wis. — The Concordia University Wisconsin men's soccer team battled through a physical 90 minutes on Saturday afternoon, but the Falcons ultimately fell 1-0 to Wis.-Stout at Nelson Field.
CUW created opportunities throughout the contest, firing 12 shots with five landing on target, but Wis.-Stout goalkeeper turned aside all five attempts to preserve the shutout.
The Falcons came out attacking early as Jahsiah Acosta tested the Stout goalkeeper just 3:28 into the match. Ronan Kessler followed with another shot on target at 8:53, but kept the Falcons off the scoreboard.
CUW continued to generate chances, including a strong opportunity from Junior Omary at 26:42 that was saved. Logan Montgomery was also busy in goal for the Falcons, making a pair of first-half saves to keep the contest level.
Stout finally broke through in the 38th minute, finding the back of the net at 37:45.
The Falcons faced another challenge late in the opening half when Omary received a red card at 41:19, leaving CUW to play the remainder of the contest a player down.
Despite playing shorthanded, the Falcons refused to back down.
Montgomery came up with another save in the 61st minute to keep CUW within striking distance, finishing the match with three saves.
The Falcons continued to push deep into the final minutes, but Stout's defense held firm as the Blue Devils secured the 1-0 victory.
CUW finished with 12 shots, five shots on goal and four corner kicks, while Montgomery recorded three saves in goal.
Acosta led the Falcons with three shots, all three on target, while Kessler and Stald each recorded two shots.
The Falcons will return on Wednesday, September 30 at 4 p.m. against Dominican.
