MOBILE OPENS UP REGION XIII MEN’S SOCCER TOURNEY WITH 4-1 WIN

     MOBILE, Ala. – The 9^th-ranked UM men’s soccer team (13-4) opened up the first round of the 2003 Region 13 tournament with a 4-1 win over Southern Wesleyan University (8-12). The win sends the Rams to the semi-finals to be played at home on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

The Rams, who out-shot their opponent 16-9, first got on the board in the 10^th minute. A ball played into the 18 yard box was headed on by All-American defender Jamie Ferguson and put away by Darren Toby.

Scott Yadon scored in the 14^th minute, giving Mobile a 2-0 advantage, as the Warriors were unable to clear a corner kick played in by Ruben Risco.

The tandem of Ferguson and Toby struck again in the 23^rd minute as the defender from New Castle, England played in a quick free kick which the Trinidad national team member drove to goal to give UM a 3-0 lead at the half.

Southern Wesleyan’s Andrey Molina scored their only goal of the night as his direct kick in the 70^th minute ricocheted off of Mobile’s defense.

Mobile scored their final goal of the night in the 83^rd minute. Making his return after missing the last month due to injury, Johani Koivuranta weaved through the Warrior’s defense and scored unassisted.

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