Spartans Drop Conference Matchup On the Road
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tampa
(4-4-1, 2-2-1 SSC)
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Saint Leo
(7-5-0, 2-4-0 SSC)
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
Saint Leo
| Game Statistics | Tampa | Saint Leo |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 21 (4) | 6 (1) |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 3 |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
SAINT LEO, FLA. – The University of Tampa men's soccer team drops conference matchup on the road
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final Score: Saint Leo 1, Tampa 0
Records: Tampa 4-4-1, 2-2-1 Saint Leo 7-5, 2-4
Location: Saint Leo Soccer Field | Saint Leo, Fla
All-time series: The Spartans hold an impressive 38-13-1 lead over the Lions in the overall series
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
FIRST HALF: The game began with physical play between the near city rivals. Captain Juancho Fernandez was all over the pitch early, with a shot on goal hitting the post. The Spartans dominated possession time in the first half. Tampa outshot Saint Leo 11-3 in the first 45 minutes. The half would end scoreless between the two conference rivals. Score: 0-0 Tie
SECOND HALF: The second half opened up with the teams continuing to battle hard. The Lions got on the board in the 67th minute to gain a 1-0 lead. The Lions' goal would prove to be the only one of the match. Final: 1-0 Saint Leo
INSIDE THE STATS:
- Adam Forster started in goal for the Spartans
- Juancho Fernandez recorded 10 shots
- Three Spartans played the full 90 minutes (Albert Morales Juancho Fernandez, and Cody Wells)
- The Spartans outshot the Lions 21-6
UP NEXT: The Spartans return home this Saturday to take on Rollins at 7:00p.m.