BOCA RATON, Fla. – A free kick goal by Harald Gracholski was all Lynn University's defense needed to post its third shutout of the season in a 1-0 victory over Florida Tech. Gracholski logs his third game-winner of the year in helping the Fighting Knights to their fourth consecutive win and first in Sunshine State Conference play.
It was a game of high pressure from Florida Tech (4-2-0, 0-1-0 SSC) right from the opening whistle. The Panthers were intent on allowing the Blue & White (4-1-0, 1-0-0 SSC) as little room to move as possible. That strategy worked until late in the opening half as LU countered on a failed FIT pass.
Lynn's offensive attack made its way into Panthers territory and a foul at the top of the box would set up LU for the winning goal. With Martin Wehlert and Gracholski standing over the ball in the 38th minute, Gracholski bent his shot around the four-man wall and inside the right post for his fourth goal of the year.
The Knights' defensive unit of Jason Sangha, A.B. Magnusson, Michael Kutscher and James Aldred and goalkeeper Matt DiCerbodid the rest, stopping Florida Tech at every turn. Lynn held the Panthers to one shot attempt in the first half and six total, with only two making its way on goal. Brentton Muhammad turned away four shots for FIT.
Lynn returns to action on Wednesday, September 21, at 7 p.m. when it travels to Fort Myers, Fla., to battle Ave Maria. Fans can follow the action live by logging on to www.LynnFightingKnights and selecting the Game Central icon.
