ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Embry-Riddle men's soccer traveled up I-95 to St. Augustine, Florida for a midweek bout at Flagler (Fla.) on Tuesday night. The Eagles fell to the Saints in a tight 1-0 defeat, giving away a late goal in the second half for the second loss of the season.
Embry-Riddle's keeper Marcos da Silva recorded an impressive seven saves on the night to keep Flagler at bay. Despite the valiant effort in between the posts, the Saints found the net in the 75th minute as Finn Weigelt was able to batter one in for the lead and the eventual win.
RECORDS
Embry-Riddle - 0-2-0
Flagler - 1-1-1
ALL-TIME SERIES
- Flagler leads the series 23-14-8.
- The Eagles have traveled to St. Augustine four of the last six matchups.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- da Silva flexed his skills early in the contest, blocking a competitive shot from Flagler's Gustav Moberg in the eighth minute.
- ERAU's lone shot of the half came off the foot of Louis Dolcini in the 43rd minute, thwarted by Ryan Rivas in net for the Saints.
- Flagler held a 6-1 shot advantage in the first 45 minutes of play, applying pressure with three shots on goal.
- The Blue and Gold fired back in the second half with some offensive pressure of their own, with Tom Shepherd notching two shots on goal.
- ERAU's chances fell late in the second half as Shepherd's attempt towards net was denied by Rivas in the 73rd minute.
- The Saints eventually capitalized on their opportunities, breaking through in the 76th minute with a solo effort from Weigelt.
- Shepherd returned with one final shot on goal in the 79th minute, but was thwarted yet again to keep ERAU at the one-goal deficit.
INSIDE THE STATS
- Flagler controlled the game with a 13-3 overall shot advantage and an 8-3 edge in shots on goal, closing the second half with a 7-2 shot difference.
- da Silva gathered seven saves on the night, moving his season total to 11 in 180 minutes of action.
- The Saints led 6-2 in corner kicks, with five being in the first 45 minutes of play.
UP NEXT
Embry-Riddle will take on Spring Hill (Ala.) in its home-opener on Friday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.