September 5, 2003

Box Score

14TH RANKED FURMAN FALLS TO SOUTH FLORIDA 2-1 IN LATE RALLY

GREENVILLE, SC -- The 14th ranked Furman men's soccer team blew a 1-0 lead with less than five minutes play as the Paladins lost 2-1 to South Florida in the Diadora Spinx Furman Invitational at Eugene Stone Soccer Stadium on Friday night.

The Paladins scored early as Scott Hoch headed home a Vosh Villalobos free kick at the 15:31 mark of the first half to put the Paladins on top early. Furman held that lead with a strong offensive attack and a stingy defense before giving way to two late USF goals.

South Florida's Hunter West evened the score at 1-1 off an assist from Drew Helm at the 85:27 mark. West then connected on his second goal in less than five minutes as he scored the game-winner with only 38 seconds remaining in regulation.

"I am extremely disappointed that we were not able to finish this match," said Furman head coach Doug Allison. "A good team knows how to close out matches and obviously don't know how to do that. We have to be tougher than we showed tonight."

Furman falls to 0-3 on the season, while South Florida improves to 2-0-1. The Paladins will host St. Louis, a 2-0 winner over Clemson, at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. South Florida will take on Clemson at Noon Sunday.

Scoring Summary:
FU - Scott Hoch (Josh Villalobos assist) 15:31
USF - Hunter West (Drew Helm assist) 85:27
USF - Hunter West (Drew Helm assist) 89:22

Shots: Furman -- 12 ; USF -- 11
Saves: Furman -- 6; USF -- 7
Corner Kicks: Furman -- 3; USF -- 6
Fouls: Furman -- 19; USF -- 16