Score: No. 16 Keiser 0, No. 1 Oklahoma Wesleyan 3
Records: Keiser (8-6-1), No. 1 Oklahoma Wesleyan (21-1-1)
Location: Seacrest Soccer Complex, Delray Beach, Fla.
The No. 16 Keiser University men's soccer team fell to top overall seed Oklahoma Wesleyan 3-0 in the second round of the NAIA National tournament. The Seahawks conclude the year with an 8-6-1 overall record under first-year coach
Gavin Oldham.
Turning Point
The turning point this evening was the early strike by Oklahoma Wesleyan in the fourth minute of the game.
How it Happened
- Oklahoma Wesleyan struck just four minutes into the contest when Alberto Picchi scored off an assist by Julio Belo.
- The Eagles stretched their advantage to 2-0 in the ninth minute after Stefan Milicevic beat the keeper off a pass by Stefan Lukic.
- Thomas Dawson laced a shot from 30 yards out to the far post in the 32nd minute but his shot was saved by a diving Dusan Djordjev.
- KU had the first opportunity of the second half in the 55th minute when Jake Stanton was one-on-one with the keeper but his shot was saved.
- OWU capped the scoring in the 77th minute after Alex Lonzao found the back of the net off a cross by Eric Rubio.
Game Notes
- The Seahawks are now 2-4-2 overall in their five appearances in the national tournament.
- Amine Meski and Dawson led the Seahawks with two shots apiece.
- Nicolas Gomez got the start the in goal and made three saves.
By the Numbers
Keiser:
Shots: 7
Shots on Goal: 3
Corner Kicks: 2
Saves: 3
Oklahoma Wesleyan
Shots: 19
Shots on Goal: 6
Corner Kicks: 8
Saves: 3
