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Ronda Kick versus Francis Marion
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Winner Francis Marion FMU (11-2-1, 7-1-0)
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Florida Tech FIT (6-3-3, 4-1-1)
Winner
Francis Marion FMU
(11-2-1, 7-1-0)
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Final
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Florida Tech FIT
(6-3-3, 4-1-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Francis Marion FMU 1 1 2
Florida Tech FIT 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer Falls in Close Contest Against No. 10 Patriots

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Florida Tech men's soccer battled back to tie the match in the second half but ultimately fell to No. 10 Francis Marion, 2-1, on Saturday night at Rick Stottler Field.
 
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Florida Tech 1 | No. 10 Francis Marion 2
Records: Florida Tech 6-3-6 (4-1-1 SSC) | Francis Marion 11-2-1 (7-1-0 CC)
Location: Rick Stottler Field | Melbourne, Fla.
 
GAME NOTES
  • Florida Tech opened the match on the attack, with Paulo Manaia sending a shot over the crossbar in the third minute.
  • Elias Ronning Orn made his first save of the night in the fourth minute, stopping Francis Marion's attempt.
  • Logan Collins recorded Tech's first shot on goal in the 19th minute, but Francis Marion goalkeeper made the save.
  • Orn kept the match scoreless with consecutive saves in the 20th and 22nd minutes.
  • Francis Marion broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute to give the Patriots a 1-0 advantage.
  • Tech looked to respond with attempts from Asbo and Leny Duperray, while Orn added another save in the 41st minute.
  • The Panthers entered halftime trailing 1-0, despite generating seven shots and six corner kicks in the opening 45 minutes.
  • Came out aggressively in the second half, with Leny Duperray recording three shots in the opening 14 minutes, including an attempt on goal that was saved.
  • The Panthers continued to apply pressure as Nikolai Gabrielsen sent a shot wide in the 62nd minute before Tech earned consecutive corner kicks in the 65th and 69th minutes.
  • Tech found the equalizer in the 70th minute when Alvaro Ivorra Ronda scored off assists from Daniele Aracri and Caio de Amorim de Deus to even the match at 1-1.
  • Francis Marion responded in the 76th minute, putting the Patriots back in front, 2-1.
  • The Panthers pushed for another equalizer, earning corner kicks in the 79th and 88th minutes as they looked to create scoring opportunities.
  • Orn kept Tech within striking distance in the 88th minute, making a save late.
  • Collins and Amorim each recorded shots in the final minute, but the Panthers could not find the equalizer as Francis Marion held on for the 2-1 victory.
NOTABLE PANTHERS UP NEXT
The Panthers travel to Tampa on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for a Sunshine State Conference matchup against the Spartans at 6 p.m.
 
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