Game Information
Score: RV Keiser 16, Trinity College 1
Records: Keiser (2-0-0), Trinity College (0-3-0)
Location: Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
The Seahawks men's soccer team powered past Trinity College 16-1 on Saturday afternoon, improving to 2-0 on the young season. In the process, Keiser shattered five records including one individual and four team marks.
Stat of the Match
Five different Seahawks scored multiple goals on the day including;
Amine Meski,
Gontzal Balaguer,
Ciro Damine,
Sebastian Espino, and,
Mattijis Kroeze. Damine and Espino also finished with hat-tricks.
How it Happened
- Freshman, forward, Damine recorded a hat trick within the first ten minutes of the match, bringing his goal total to seven on the year.
- David Cruz recorded his first goal and Hannu Tam added his fourth as the Seahawks held a commanding 5-0 lead through the opening 20 minutes.
- After Theo Campbell found the back of the net for the first time, Espino ended the half with three consecutive tallies, extending the margin to 9-0.
- Just 1:47 into the new half, Balaguer recorded his first goal of the campaign as he showed off his fancy dribbling skills to get past the Trinity defense.
- Trinity recorded their lone goal of the contest in the 49th minute as Jim Contreras shot the ball from the top of the box following a Keiser miscue in the back.
- However, the Seahawks continued to flex their muscles, scoring six goals in a ten-minute span upping their advantage to 16-1. In that stretch, Meski and Kroze recorded multiple goals while Carlos Lugo and Balaguer each scored a goal.
Game Notes
- The Seahawks have tallied three hat-tricks this season after adding two more this afternoon. Damine has done so in both matches.
- Evan Finnegan tied the school record for most assists in a game with four, which has been done four other times. Meski was the most recent to do so against Webber International on Oct. 28, 2017.
- With 16 goals on the day, the Seahawks set a new record for goals in a game, breaking the old mark of 14 against Johnson & Wales on Oct. 20, 2010.
- The Seahawks recorded 15 assists in today's contest, surpassing the previous high of 14 also against Johnson & Wales on Oct. 20, 2010.
- Keiser fired off 51 shots this afternoon, surpassing the previous mark of 41 against Florida College on Sept. 1, 2007.
- The Seahawks had 30 shots on goal, besting their preceding record of 14, which also came against Johnson & Wales (Fla.) on Oct. 10, 2010.
- Joan Carles Perez notched his second win of the season after making just one save.
- Balaguer and Espino finished with ten shots apiece.
- Keiser opened the second half with nine new starters and used their entire roster during the contest.
- The Seahawks have outscored their opponents 24-2 through two games.
- Today's match marks the first meeting between the two teams.
By the Numbers
Keiser
Shots: 51
Shots on Goal: 30
Corner Kicks: 10
Saves: 3
Trinity College
Shots: 6
Shots on Goal: 4
Corner Kicks: 0
Saves: 14
Coach's Corner
Coach
Gavin Oldham said, "It was a good win today for the team as multiple players were able to find the back of the net. We were able to get the entire team involved while giving our players some rest in the process. Our depth again showed today and is something that will continue to help us. We will now get ready for Holy Cross on Friday at home."
Next Game
Keiser vs. Holy Cross College (Ind.) on Friday, Aug. 31 at 1:00 p.m. at Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
