DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Lynn University men's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against Embry-Riddle in Sunshine State Conference action Saturday evening.
The Fighting Knights (4-3-6, 3-3-3 SSC) took an early advantage behind
Robin Muenst's first-half goal and controlled the offensive tempo, outshooting the Eagles 13-7. Lynn held the lead for much of the contest before Embry-Riddle found the equalizer in the 87th minute.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Muenst generated Lynn's first scoring opportunity in the sixth minute, forcing a save from the Embry-Riddle goalkeeper
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Luan Barroso Rennstich followed with an attempt in the 17th minute, but his shot sailed over the crossbar
- Muenst broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, finding the back of the net off an assist from
Rui Ferreira to give Lynn a 1-0 advantage
- Barroso Rennstich continued to apply pressure with another attempt in the 26th minute before Muenst sent a shot wide in the 34th
- Barroso Rennstich forced another save in the 44th minute as Lynn entered halftime leading 1-0 with a 7-4 advantage in shots
- The Fighting Knights continued pushing offensively in the second half, with Ferreira recording an attempt in the 55th minute
- Muenst and Barroso Rennstich combined for four additional shots between the 73rd and 83rd minutes
- Embry-Riddle found the equalizer in the 87th minute to level the match at 1-1
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Julian Marcos made two crucial saves in the final minute to preserve the draw
FIGHTING KNIGHT STATS:
- Muenst recorded his fifth goal of the season, finishing with five shots and two on goal
- Ferreira collected his first assist of the season
- Barroso Rennstich matched Muenst with a team-high five shots
- Lynn outshot Embry-Riddle 13-7, including a 7-4 advantage in the first half
- Marcos finished with two saves in 90 minutes of action
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will host Tampa in their final SSC game of the regular season on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 5:00pm
