Score: UC Davis 2, San Francisco 1
Location: Davis, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 4-1-1, San Francisco 0-5-2
The short story: Lucas Fernandez-Kim called game, delivering the game-winning goal in the final seconds to lift UC Davis to their fourth straight win with a 2-1 victory over San Francisco.
PITCH SIDE
- UC Davis got goals from Andrew Dutra and Fernandez-Kim
- The Aggies played a strong first half, limiting the Dons to just five shots, with the backline shining
- Each of UC Davis' backers recorded assists, with Cole Pond credited on Dutra's goal and Carson Hammond setting up the game-winner for Fernandez-Kim
- Noah Schwengeler maintained a strong presence in goal, adding four saves to his season total
- Scoring for San Francisco was Brayden Beason, with Gabriel Bracken Serra picking up the assist
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first half saw UC Davis controlling the game, preventing the Dons from mounting their attack while creating multiple scoring chances that kept San Francisco on their heels
- Despite this dominance, the game remained 0-0 at halftime
- The Aggies broke through in the 53rd minute when Andrew Dutra rose above the Dons' center back to head the ball into the top left corner, giving UC Davis a 1-0 lead
- San Francisco equalized in the 70th minute, capitalizing on UC Davis fouls to get within scoring range, with Beason finishing the play
- With the game tied at 1-1, it was apparent the physicality increased, resulting in 11 fouls in the final 20 minutes
- Despite the physicality, it wouldn't stop Fernandez-Kim from firing home the game-winner in the 90th minute, securing the victory with just 43 seconds left on the clock, sealing the Aggies' fourth consecutive win
NEXT UP: UC Davis continues their non-conference schedule with a trip to Palo Alto to face the Stanford Cardinal on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. PT. The Aggies will then play two more road games, taking on San Diego State on Saturday, Sept. 21, and San Jose State on Friday, Sept. 27.
