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Lewis Men's Soccer Gets Last Minute Goal to Defeat Maryville

Julian Montiel scores his first goal of the season against the Saints.

Julian Montiel scored his first goal of the season against Maryville.
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St. Louis, Mo. -
Junior midfielder Julian Montiel (Chicago, Ill./Lake View) scored his first goal of the season with 26 seconds left in regulation to help the Lewis University men's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Maryville on Sunday (Oct. 7). 

The Flyers improve to 5-7 on the season and 5-5 in Great Lakes Valley Conference action while Maryville fell to 2-11 on the season, 2-8 in the GLVC. 

Montiel was in the right postion in front of the goal to tap the ball past Maryville's goalkeeper Kyle Leveling to win the game in the waning seconds.

"The guys played well today," Lewis head men's soccer coach Evan Fiffles said. "We had a good weekend getting two wins and shutouts on the road."

The Flyers out shot the Saints, 18-3, including, 9-1, in shots on goal. Lewis also earned more corners, 10-2. 

Junior Alec Pickett (Mokena, Ill./Providence) secured the shutout, making the save on the one shot he faced.

The Flyers return to action on Friday (Oct. 12) when Quincy comes to Lewis Stadium. Kick off is set for 5 PM. 
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