UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (UCFKnights.com) – Two headers resulting in a pair of goals for UCF paved the way for a 2-1 dramatic win in extra time over Penn State Friday evening at Jeffrey Field.
Louis Perez and Ricardo Oliveros each recorded a goal in the win while Perez and Yoni Sorokin both added an assist.
UCF outshined Penn State with 10 shots on goal to their three with Perez and Walker Dawkins pacing the squad with two each. Perez registered five total shots, while Dawkins and Hattabiou Barry each recorded four.
The win puts the Knights at 1-0 to start the season, while the Nittany Lions drop to 0-1.
SCORING
- PSU | 8:58 | A UCF defensive miscue led to a Penn State advantage on the attack with a goal from Jeremy Rafanello.
- UCF | 45:00 | Off a free kick from Sorokin, Perez kept patience and headed the ball into the back of the net to tie the game as time expired in the first half.
- UCF | 101:33 | Oliveros headed in the golden goal by the far post off a corner from Perez to claim the win for UCF.
KNIGHT BITES
- The Knights finished the match with 17 corners, which ties their program record for the most corners in a single game set in 1999 against Centenary.
- The 24 total shots in the game is the ninth most in program history. The Knights recorded 24 shots against Jacksonville last season.
- With the win, UCF hands Penn State just their second loss in season openers since 2011.
- Head Coach Scott Calabrese earned his 94th career victory.
- Perez starts off the season with three points after his goal and assist.
- Oliveros’ goal is the first game winner as a Knight.
- This is the first overtime win for UCF since the 2013 season.
COMMENTS FROM THE MATCH
“It feels amazing to win our season opener, especially on the road. It was an incredible performance by the team and I’m just grateful I was able to play my part when the time came. Louis played a great ball in and all I had to do was redirect it into the back of the net.” – Ricardo Oliveros.
UP NEXT
The Knights welcome UC Irvine to the UCF Soccer Complex for the 2018 home opener on Monday, Aug. 27th at 6 p.m.
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