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University of Massachusets Athletics
University of Massachusetts
Charlotte
Men's Soccer Win Streak Halted At Charlotte, 1-0
October 21, 2007 | Men's Soccer
Oct. 21, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Chris Salvaggione's goal in the 67th minute proved the difference Sunday afternoon as the Charlotte 49ers defeated the UMass men's soccer team 1-0. The loss halted UMass' six-game win streak that dated back to Sept. 16. Despite the loss, UMass remains in a three-way tie for first-place in the Atlantic 10 with Saint Joseph's and Saint Louis.
UMass falls to 8-5-0 overall and 3-1-0 in the A-10, while Charlotte improves to 7-5-1 overall and 1-2-1 in the A-10. It was the first time either team managed a win in the series that was marked by a pair of draws in the previous two matches.
Both teams battled through a scoreless first half. UMass managed three shots in the period, while the 49ers tallied just one.
After halftime, each side cranked up the offense firing six shots apiece. UMass managed five corner kicks, four in the first half, but was unable to convert any of them.
Salvaggione, who entered the weekend as the A-10's third leading scorer, notched his seventh goal at the 66:26 mark when Luke Exley fed him a short cross which he chipped into the top right corner of the net.
Charlotte keeper David Martin was strong in net for the 49ers making six saves. UMass keeper Zack Simmons was made three.
The Minutemen will host three straight conference games beginning next Saturday with regional rival Rhode Island at 1 p.m. Admission at Rudd Field is free to all.
Next weekend is also Alumni Weekend for the men's soccer team which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Festivities will include a reception in the Massachusetts Room at the Mullins Center following the URI game and prior the the UMass Hockey game vs. Providence. Sunday will team will host an alumni game at 11 a.m. at Rudd Field as well.
