Game Information
Score: RV Keiser 1, Lawrence Tech 1
Records: RV Keiser (3-0-1), Lawrence Tech (1-1-1)
Location: Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
The Keiser men's soccer team drew with Lawrence Tech 1-1 on Sunday afternoon. Even with the draw, the Seahawks have garnered at least a point in each of the opening four matches.
Stat of the Match
The Seahawks and Blue Devils registered 29 shots combined in today's contest to go along with eight shots on goal.
How it Happened
- The game remained even through the opening 15 minutes as both teams recorded three shots, but none found the back of the net.
- Theo Campbell got the Seahawks on the board in the 20th minute as he volleyed home the ball from the top of the box off a corner from Evan Finnegan that was headed back across by Amine Meski.
- Lawrence Tech had a pair of opportunities in the 37th and 40th minutes but the shots went off the crossbar and post respectfully.
- The Blue Devils broke through in the 80th minute as Alvaro Merino found the back of the net off a pass from Nico Rodriguez-Bermejo.
- Neither team grabbed the game-winning goal in the final ten minutes, sending the contest into overtime for the first time this season.
- LTU had a great scoring chance in the opening minute of the first overtime period as Adrian Miling's diving header was just tipped over the bar Felipe Godoy.
- The second overtime came and went without either team firing off a shot so the contest ended in a 1-1 draw.
Game Notes
- With his sixth assist of the season, Finnegan joins a six-way tie for the third most within a season.
- The Seahawks are tops in the NAIA in goals (30) and assists (27).
- Keiser has outscored their opponents 30-4 through the first four games of the 2018 season.
- Today's contest marked the first meeting between these two teams.
- Ciro Damine and Finnegan led the Seahawks in shots today with three apiece.
- Freshman, midfielder, Cristobal Molina played his first game as a Keiser Seahawk and contributed a shot in today's contest.
- Freshman, goalkeeper, Felipe Godoy picked up his first collegiate decision in relief of Joan Carles Perez.
By the Numbers
Keiser
Shots: 14
Shots on Goal: 4
Corner Kicks: 5
Saves: 3
Lawrence Tech
Shots: 15
Shots on Goal: 4
Corner Kicks: 6
Saves: 3
Coach's Corner
Coach
Gavin Oldham said, "Today was a good battle for us. Have to give credit to Lawrence Tech, they worked hard and well together the entire game. We would like to be able to keep possession a little bit better, especially leading one-nil with nine minutes to go, you hope you can see that out, but it was not meant to be. Today was a good challenge for us, and we look forward to our trip to Orange Beach to face two more challenging opponents in Univ. of Mobile and John Brown."
Next Game
Keiser travels to Orange Beach, Ala. to face off against No.6 University of Mobile (Ala.) on Thursday, Sep. 6 at 7:30 p.m.