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MSOC Celebration SNU Elwell
Christopher Elwell
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Southern Nazarene SNUM (0-1-0, 0-0-0)
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Winner Embry-Riddle ERAUM (1-0-0, 0-0-0)
Southern Nazarene SNUM
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Final
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Embry-Riddle ERAUM
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Southern Nazarene SNUM 1 0 1
Embry-Riddle ERAUM 1 2 3

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Kyrin Mayfield

West Helps Power Men's Soccer To Season-Opening Win

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - For the first time since 2015, the Embry-Riddle men's soccer team claimed victory in the season opener by defeating Southern Nazarene 3-1 at the Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium on Saturday night. It was the Eagles first regular-season match in 671 days, but the wait was worth it.

Embry-Riddle struck first in the ninth minute when Teddy West converted on his penalty kick. He sent the ball skipping across the grass just inside the left post and past the outstretched arms of Southern Nazarene's keeper. 

However, the Crimson Storm responded in the 20th minute when Juan Rodarte dribbled through multiple Eagle defenders and sent a shot into the left side of the net to tie the score. 

Both teams became more aggressive midway through the first half. A total of four yellow cards were registered from the 15th to the 25th minute, three of which were given to Embry-Riddle. Neither squad was able to score again before halftime.

Following the break, West found an opportunity at the top of the box in the 58th minute. Eden Bokobza deflected a throw-in toward West, who ripped it off his left foot and in for a second Eagle score.

Nine minutes later, Amit Libgot joined West in the scoring column with a rocket from outside the box to push the lead up to 3-1. Over the final 20 minutes, Embry-Riddle's stout defense denied Southern Nazarene the chance to get back in the game as the Eagles held on for the 3-1 victory.

Thomas Loesel, making his Embry-Riddle debut, made three saves in goal for the Eagles and earned the win.  

The two squads recorded nine shots each, seven of which came in the second half for the Eagles. Both teams also committed 13 fouls. 

It will be a lengthy absence from home for Embry-Riddle as its next five contests are on the road, starting with a short trip up to St. Augustine to face Flagler on Tuesday, September 7, at 7 p.m.
 
The 2021 Embry-Riddle Men's Soccer season is presented by Radiology Associates.
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