The Embry-Riddle men's soccer team kicked off its 30th season Saturday night when it took on Lee University at the ERAU Soccer Stadium.
 
Both teams seemed evenly matched as neither side was able to gain a large possession advantage throughout the game. It seemed like the match was headed to halftime scoreless, however, Lee's Owen Keck broke the scoreless tie with eight minutes remaining in the first half. His lone goal would be all the Flames (1-1-0) needed to come away with a 1-0 victory.
 
The Eagles (0-1-0) had their fair share of opportunities in the first half. ERAU finished with seven shots including two shots on goal. Alex O'Brien had a chance to score the Eagles' first goal of the game at the 23-minute mark. His shot from inside the box was saved by Daniel Hrenko.
 
At the 25-minute mark, Lee was set up for a corner. The ball sent into the box gave Jake Brown a chance just outside the six-yard line, however, his shot ricocheted off the crossbar and was cleared away. ERAU moved quickly on the counter attack. Olav Olsen Aamlid created space at the top of the box, but his attempt was also saved by Hrenko.
 
Keck broke the scoreless tie with eight minutes left in the first half. Keck received a pass at the top of the box from Reese Lavery. He was able to create separation from the Eagle defense and score the Flames' first goal of the season.
 
The Blue and Gold outshot Lee 13-5, but none of its shots were able to find the back of the net.
 
The Eagles failed to capitalize on two opportunities late in the match. With 11 minutes remaining, a misplay by the Flames gave ERAU an attacking opportunity with a numbers advantage. Christian Mather had a one-on-one shot at the keeper, but his attempt sailed high.
 
With six minutes remaining, Aamlid nearly tied the game. Yannick Blackman sent a high cross into the box, and it found Aamlid's boot on the other side of the pitch. He made a powerful strike on the ball, but it skimmed the crossbar and went above the goal.
 
Aamlid led the Eagle attack with three shots. Ryan Kirby, Diogo Cobos, and Gardar Benediktsson tallied two shots each.
 
ERAU will travel to Rome, Ga., on Saturday to play Shorter University. The match will kick off at 6 p.m.