Box Score ST. CLOUD, Minn. - The Northern Michigan University men's soccer team concluded its road trip with a match against the St. Cloud State Huskies, dropping the contest 2-0.

Despite outshooting the Huskies and efforts to come back late in the match, the Wildcats were unable to find a goal to tie the match. The Huskies scored its second goal with 17 seconds left, sealing the deal.

The Wildcats drop to 2-7-1 in the GLIAC and 1-4 in the GLIAC, and the Huskies improve to 2-5-2 overall and 2-2-1 in the GLIAC. 

Head coach Alex Fatovic had this to say after the match:

"Obviously very disappointed in the result, but again our buys are playing well and putting in massive efforts. We had great minutes off the bench and I'm proud of the way we continue to fight through all the adversity. We again were undone by 1 poor defending moment and had 20 attempts, 8 on target to get back in it. It doesn't get any easier as we have the league leaders coming to town next week. Time to rest, recover and get back to winning ways."

Cat Nips

• Fernando Abascal led the way for the Wildcats with four shots on goal
• Goalkeeper Florian Palmowski made four saves
• The Wildcats outshot the Huskies 20-13, with eight on target to the Huskies six
• Both teams committed six fouls, with the Huskies committing three yellow cards to the Wildcats one

How It Happened
1st Half
The Wildcats earned the first opportunity to score in the match, as Isaac Ward curled a ball into the box that Jaziel Sainz de Vilmorin climbed the ladder up for a header, sending it inches by the left post. 

The Huskies struck first, as Owen Worsdell made a run down the left side before entering the box and using his left foot to strike the ball into the far corner.

At the half, the Wildcats outshot the Huskies 6-4, with three on target to the Huskies one. The Wildcats were awarded with two corner kicks to the Huskies one, with the 'Cats whistled for two fouls to the Huskies three. 

2nd Half
The Wildcats came out of halftime on the front foot, generating a couple of great chances. Fernando Abascal first made a good run down the right side and got a quality shot on target, followed by a dangerous ball into the St. Cloud box that the defender had to smartly clear away.

The 'Cats continued to press, as an impressive clearing ball from Florian Palmowski soared over everyone's head and landed beyond the defensive line and Fernando Abascal was on the attack. He was able to get a shot off, but the defender made up ground and was able to disrupt the opportunity and the shot went high.

The 'Cats were awarded a goal kick, and the ball landed on Noah Johnson's foot from just inside the box with plenty of time to strike. He got a solid connection but sent it high. Minutes later, Jaziel Sainz de Vilmorin made a great run and struck the ball from outside the box, but sent another ball just over the bar.

The Wildcats kept pressing, as Cian Tunney sent a scorcher that just missed the left post, then Fernando Abascal received a ball just outside of the goal area and pushed a header over the bar. 

The Huskies would score with 17 seconds left to seal the deal, winning the contest 2-0.

Up Next
The Wildcats return home for a rematch against Parkside, on Friday, October 6, at 3 p.m.