Lopes Nets Game Winner in Comeback Against Lions
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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Tampa
(7-4-2, 4-3-1)
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0 | 2 | 2 |
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Saint Leo
(3-8-3, 2-4-2)
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
SAINT LEO, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's soccer team nets back-to-back goals in comeback win.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final Score: Tampa 2, Saint Leo 1
Records: Tampa 6-4-2, 3-3-1, Saint Leo 3-8-3, 2-4-2
Location: Saint Leo Soccer Field | Saint Leo, Fla.
All-time series: The Spartans lead the Lions 40-15-1 in the overall series.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
FIRST HALF: The match began with the two conference foes taking turns with possession in their respective offensive zones. With 26 minutes left before the half, the Lions opened the scoring. The Spartan offense started to come alive towards the end of the half, creating shots and dominating possession. The Lions' goal would prove to be the lone one of the first 45 minutes.
Score: 1-0 Saint Leo
SECOND HALF: The second half opened with the Spartans eager to get on the board. In the 51st minute, Tampa netted back-to-back goals behind Pablo Marques and Rodrigo Lopes to quickly take the lead. The Spartans' defense stood tall, allowing them to come away with the exciting comeback win.
Final: 2-1 Tampa
INSIDE THE STATS:
- Alex Hare started in goal for the Spartans, recording 1 save.
- Four Spartans played the full 90 minutes; Tarek Ghamraoui, Pol Aldabó, Gabriel Herrera, and Luca Bergmann.
- Lopes led Tampa in shots, with 3.
UP NEXT: The Spartans return to Tampa as they take on Florida Tech on Monday at 7:00p.m.
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Tampa | Saint Leo |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 8 (2) | 7 (2) |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Fouls | 10 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 4 |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |