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MSOC Wessel Berenschot taking a goal kick
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Saint Leo SLM (2-7-1, 1-4-1 SSC)
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Winner Florida Tech FITM (8-1-0, 5-0-0 SSC)
Saint Leo SLM
(2-7-1, 1-4-1 SSC)
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Final
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Florida Tech FITM
(8-1-0, 5-0-0 SSC)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Saint Leo SLM 0 0 0
Florida Tech FITM 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s soccer falls to #12 Florida Tech in SSC road matchup

MELBOURNE, Fla. – A pair of second half goals by Florida Tech propelled the Panthers past Saint Leo men's soccer, 2-0, in a Sunshine State Conference matchup on Tuesday evening at Rick Stottler Field.

Lopez buried the game-winner in the 51st minute, and the Panthers added an unassisted insurance goal by Mikkel Roeisland in the 86th minute.

Saint Leo was outshot 25-3, with the Panthers holding a 9-2 advantage in shots on goal. Florida Tech had 13 corner kick opportunities to the Lions' two.

The Basics
Final Result: No. 24 Florida Tech def. Saint Leo, 1-0
Where: Rick Stottler Field | Melbourne, Fla.
Record: Saint Leo 2-7-1, 1-4-1 SSC | Florida Tech 8-1-0, 5-1-0 SSC

How It Happened
51' | A long pass into the box by Mikkel Roeisland is controlled by Hugo Lopez with a chest touch, and then finished for the goal. Fabian Egbele is also credited with an assist.
86' | Mikkel Roeisland's shot on goal is saved by Saint Leo keeper Wessel Berenschot, but the rebound comes right back to Roeisland who finishes for the unassisted goal.

Points to Note
  • Saint Leo keeper Wessel Berenschot recorded seven saves against the Panthers, the most by the freshman this season.
  • Keisuke Ohata took two of the Lions' three total shots on the night, both of which resulted in saves by Panthers keeper Luuk Teurlinx.
  • Tuesday's loss was the Lions' third straight defeat at the hands of Florida Tech. Saint Leo's last victory over the Panthers was a 3-2 triumph during the 2014 regular season.
For the Opponent – Florida Tech
  • The win was the sixth straight victory for Florida Tech men's soccer, who were ranked No. 12 in this week's United Soccer Coaches poll after being ranked No. 24 the previous week.
  • Hugo Lopez's goal was his fourth of the season, while Mikkel Roeisland chalked up his first goal of the year and his second assist.
  • Florida Tech GK Luuk Teurlinx recorded two saves over his 90 minutes in the Panther goal.
Up Next
Saint Leo men's soccer returns home on Saturday, Oct. 14, when it hosts Nova Southeastern in a 7:00 p.m. contest at University Soccer Field.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo men's soccer team, visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
 
 
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