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Antonio Di Gaudio Flys vs. Embry-Riddle
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Florida Tech Tech (4-0-4, 2-0-1)
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Clayton St. Lakers (3-4-3, 2-2-1)
Florida Tech Tech
(4-0-4, 2-0-1)
1
Final
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Clayton St. Lakers
(3-4-3, 2-2-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Florida Tech Tech 0 1 1
Clayton St. Lakers 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Panthers and Lakers Trade Penalties in 1–1 Draw

MORROW, Ga. – Penalties told the story as No. 22 Florida Tech and Clayton State fought to a 1-1 draw. Despite conceding a penalty in the 30th minute, the Panthers' defense delivered another strong performance, limiting the Lakers to just six total shots and two on goal.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: No. 22 Florida Tech 1, Clayton State 1
Records: Florida Tech (4-0-4, 2-0-1 SSC), Clayton State (3-4-3, 2-2-1 PBC)
Location: Laker Field | Morrow, Ga.
 
STATS OF THE MATCH
  • In his first start of the season, Max May wasted no time, firing a shot on goal just 39 seconds in, but the Clayton State keeper made the save.
  • May's early attempt energized the offense, as the Panthers controlled possession and created two more chances at 6:55 and 7:22. 
  • The Clayton State keeper had to make three saves before the eighth minute.
  • The Lakers responded with a few looks of their own, though none were on target. The Panthers held possession of the ball for the majority of the first 27 minutes.
  • Despite limited offensive success, Clayton State earned a penalty after drawing a foul in the box, converting to take a 1-0 lead.
  • The score held at 1-0 through halftime, with both defenses holding firm. The Panthers had six shots with three on target compared to the Lakers' four shots and one on goal.
  • Early in the second half, Alvaro Ivorra Ronda tested the keeper twice—one on frame and one high—but couldn't find the equalizer.
  • After continuing to control the game, outshooting the Lakers seven shots to two shots, the Panthers returned the favor in the 68th minute, drawing a foul in the Lakers' box. Antonio Di Gaudio buried the penalty for his second PK goal in three matches.
  • Florida Tech pressed for the winner down the stretch, firing two more shots and earning five set-piece chances, but couldn't break the deadlock.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
  • Florida Tech is 0-1-2 all-time against Clayton State.
  • This was Tech's first visit to Macon since a goalless draw on September 10, 2005. 
  • Florida Tech is unbeaten over its first eight games for the third time in the past six seasons since 2010.
  • The Panthers outshot the Lakers 13 shots to 6 shots and six shots on goal to two shots on goal.
  • Tech also attempted six corners over the Lakers' two corner tries.
  • The Panthers allowed fewer than 10 shots in their second straight game and five consecutive games allowing fewer than five shots on goal.
NOTABLE PANTHERS UP NEXT: The Panthers wrap up their three-game road trip with a match at Palm Beach Atlantic on Wednesday, October 8. The game is set to kick off at 6 p.m. ET.
 
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