Game Information
Score: Keiser 0, Thomas 1 (2OT)
Records: Keiser (11-4-2), Thomas (9-4-2)
Location: TU Soccer Complex, Thomasville, GA
The Seahawks men's soccer team dropped a heartbreaker in double overtime to Thomas 1-0 in the Sun Conference Semifinals. Keiser ends the year with an 11-4-2 overall record.
Stat of the Match
The four clutch saves made by Thomas University goalkeeper, Ben Barnes to preserve the shutout.
How it Happened
- The Seahawks held an 8-3 advantage in shots during the opening half but neither team scored to remain even at the break.
- Thomas nearly won the game in the 79th minute as Joan Carles Perez bobbled the free kick but the follow-up shot went wide.
- In the 83rd minute, a Seahawk was taken down in the box off a free kick to set up a penalty kick. However, Santiago Montenegro's attempt to the keepers right was saved.
- Sebastian Espino had a tremendous chance in the 88th minute but his header attempt was saved as the game headed to overtime.
- In the first overtime period, both teams managed just one shot as the game remained scoreless, going into the final overtime period.
- The Night Hawks won the game in the 102nd minute as Jack Chambers headed the ball into the back of the net off a cross from Ian Ward, winning 1-0.
Game Notes
- This was the third straight year that these two teams have met in the Sun Conference semifinals.
- Isaias Lobos led the way with a team-best four shots.
- Ciro Damine, Espino, and Montenegro had three shots each.
- Perez finished with six saves on the afternoon.
