Spartans Hold Top Ranked Lynn to Hard Fought Draw
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
#1 Lynn
| Game Statistics | #1 Lynn | #6 Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 7 (3) | 6 (1) |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 3 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
TAMPA, Fla. — The No. 6 University of Tampa men's soccer team rebound from defeat and earn a 0-0 draw against #1 Lynn.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final Score: #6 Tampa 0, #1 Lynn 0
Records: #6 Tampa 5-1-3, 1-1-2, #1 Lynn 7-0-1, 3-0-1
Location: Pepin Stadium | Tampa, Fl.
All-time series: The Spartans trail in the all-time series with the Fighting Knights 16-27-7.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
First Half:
The Spartans started the first half on the back foot, but Alex Hare was able to come up with 3 impressive saves in the first 20 minutes. Following a calm start, both teams leaned into the physical side of the game with 5 fouls being called on each.
Score: 0-0
Second Half:
The physicality ramped up an extra notch when the teams came out for the second half with both understanding the importance of a top 10 matchup. Neither team was able to find a rhythm with the ball, but both were able to create pressure at times despite struggling to find shots on target.
Final Score: 0-0
INSIDE THE STATS:
- Hare started in goal and recorded 3 saves and a shutout.
- Leonard Bogeskar was the only Spartan attacker to record multiple shots.
- Four Spartans played the full 90 minutes; Luca Bergmann, Hare, Viggo Svedin, and Cherif Tammar.
UP NEXT: The Spartans travel to Melbourne for another ranked matchup with #22 Florida Tech next Saturday at 7:00pm.