Game Information
Score: Keiser 1, No. 6 William Carey 3
Records: Keiser (12-6-1), No.6 William Carey (14-0-5)
Location: Crusader Field, Hattiesburg, Miss.
The Keiser men's soccer team fell to the Crusaders of William Carey, 3-1, in the opening round on Saturday evening. William Carey scored three goals in the second half to eliminate the Seahawks from the NAIA National Tournament.
How it Happened
- The Seahawks struck first in the eighth minute as Ciro Damine dribbled through the defense and shot to the far post for the 1-0 lead.
- Damine nearly doubled the margin in the 29th minute but his shot was saved by the Crusader goalkeeper.
- The score remained the same heading into the half, despite Keiser outshooting William Carey, 5-0.
- The Crusaders evened the score in the 47th minute as Clairy Kengeye scored on a feed from Pablo Varela Vasquez Fraga.
- With Keiser playing a man-down since the 49th minute, William Carey took a 2-1 lead in the 61st minute as Juan Ruiz Cabello found Thierry Zabarel in the box for the score.
- The Crusaders extended their lead in the 85th minute as Tim Doherty scored on a pass from Varela Vasquez Fraga, winning 3-1.
Game Notes
- The Seahawks fall to 1-2 all-time against William Carey.
- Keiser tied the program record for season goals (63).
- The Crusaders held a 12-9 edge in shots and 9-2 advantage on shots on goal.
- Damine led the Seahawks with three shots with two on frame.
- Ramon Talenti finished with six saves in the contest.
By the Numbers
Keiser
Shots: 9
Shots on Goal: 2
Corner Kicks: 1
Saves: 6
William Carey
Shots: 12
Shots on Goal: 9
Corner Kicks: 5
Saves: 1
