MADISON, Wis. – UW men's soccer dropped its matchup against Green Bay, 2-1, on Sunday night at McClimon Soccer Complex.
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The Badgers got off to a hot start early in the second-half courtesy of a 47th
minute goal by Iñaki Irribarren, who finished
Aron Eli Saevarrson's header on
Zach Klancnik's long throw in.
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Freshman keeper,
Adir Raphael started the second-half for the Badgers and made his first career save in the 80th minute off a Green Bay free kick
However, in the 88th minute the Phoenix capitalized off another free kick chance near the goal box. A minute later, Green Bay took the lead and held onto the lead for the victory.
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Sophomore goalkeeper,
Carter Abbott got the start for UW and made two saves for the Badgers.
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Wisconsin outshot the Phoenix 11-10 and both teams added three saves apiece.
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Next up for UW is a matchup against Western Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 2Â at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
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