UT Men's Soccer Falls to Sailfish at Home.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palm Beach Atlantic
(4-4-2, 1-2-1)
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
|
Tampa
(2-4-5, 1-3-2)
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
Palm Beach Atlantic
| Game Statistics | Palm Beach Atlantic | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 11 (3) | 9 (2) |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 5 |
| Offsides | 1 | 7 |
TAMPA, FLA. – The University of Tampa men's soccer team falls to conference opponent at home.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final Score: Palm Beach Atlantic 1, Tampa 0
Records: Tampa 2-4-5, 1-3-2 SSC, Palm Beach Atlantic 2-5-2, 1-4 SSC
Location: Pepin Stadium | Tampa, Fla
All-time series: The Spartans hold a 12-8-1 lead over the Sailfish in the overall series.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
FIRST HALF: The game began with each team taking it slow, focusing on keeping possession and setting up chances. Captain Nico Gamio recorded the first shot for the Spartans in the 19th minute. The conference foes continued to battle it out in the first 45 minutes, headed into halftime knotted at zero.
Score: 0-0 Tie
SECOND HALF: The second half opened with each team eager to be the first to score. The Spartans and the Sailfish continued to play well defensively, denying the other scoring opportunities. In the 89th minute, the Sailfish netted the lone goal of the matchup off a penalty kick.
Final: 1-0 Palm Beach Atlantic
INSIDE THE STATS:
- Salvador Ribera started in goal for the Spartans, recording two saves.
- Four Spartans played the full 90 minutes; Pol Aldabó, Frederik Klausen, Marcello Valbuena, and Gabriel Herrera.
UP NEXT: The Spartans are back on the road on Saturday as they travel to take on Florida Tech at 7:00p.m.