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Florida Tech FIT (4-0-3, 1-0-1)
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Saint Leo SLU (2-3-3, 1-0-1)
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Saint Leo SLU
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Tiffany Jacobs

Panthers and Lions Tie in Hard-Fought Match

Fabio Amaral scored his fourth goal of the season

SAINT LEO, Fla.- The Florida Tech men's soccer team traveled to Saint Leo for their second SSC matchup of the season. Tech played Saint Leo earlier this season, ending in a 1-1 draw. The outcome was the same tonight as both teams battled in a hard-fought match, but neither team was able to find the game-winner.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #4 Florida Tech 1, Saint Leo 1
Records: Florida Tech (4-0-3, 1-0-1 SSC) | Saint Leo (2-3-3, 1-0-1 SSC)
Locations: Saint Leo Soccer Field | Saint Leo, Fla. 
 
STATS OF THE MATCH:
  • The Lions struck first in the 7th minute to take an early 1-0 lead.
  • The Panthers had an opportunity to tie things up in the 14th minute on a shot by Fabio Amaral, but Saint Leo's keeper Ricardo Ceballos came up with the save.
  • At the half, Florida Tech trailed 1-0.
  • Both teams recorded six shots at halftime.
  • Florida Tech came out of the break with a sense of urgency, looking for the equalizer.
  • In the 62nd minute, a Lions foul led to a penalty kick. Amaral took advantage and tied the game at 1-1.
  • With time starting to dwindle, Tech gained some momentum and started to dominate possession.
  • With five minutes left of play, the Panthers fired off a flurry of shots, looking for the game-winner but they were unable to capitalize.  
  • Tech held the Lions to just one shot in the second half.
  • The Panthers outshot the Lions 24-7, including 10-1 with shots on goal.
  • Tech had 15 corner kicks, while Saint Leo had two.
  • A total of fourteen cards were handed out in tonight's match. Both teams had seven cards each.
 
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
  • Florida Tech is now 24-14-3 in the all-time series record against Saint Leo.
  • Fabio Amaral recorded his fourth goal of the season, the 10th of his career.
UP NEXT: Florida Tech will continue conference play next Wednesday, September 27 with a trip to Boca Raton to face No.10 Lynn.

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