YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - The No. 8 Lynn University men's soccer team responded to a late deficit to earn a 1-1 draw against No. 23 Young Harris on Sunday afternoon.
Marc Vila scored the equalizer less than three minutes after Young Harris took the lead, while
Robin Muenst recorded the assist.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Lynn controlled the attacking opportunities during a scoreless opening half
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Santiago Jose made his first save in the 29th minute to deny Young Harris' only shot of the first half
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Fabian Wagner produced Lynn's first attempt in the 33rd minute
- Wagner tested the goalkeeper again in the 39th minute, placing his effort on target
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Geir Magnusson added another attempt before Lynn generated its second corner kick of the half
- The Fighting Knights entered halftime holding a 3-1 advantage in shots
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Joao Pinto pushed an attempt wide in the 51st minute before Dominik N'Gatie sent a shot over the crossbar in the 62nd
- Young Harris broke the deadlock with a penalty kick in the 68th minute
- Lynn answered just 2:53 later when Muenst's corner kick found Vila, who converted the equalizer at 70:25
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Louis Munn looked for the go-ahead goal in the 81st minute, while Vila sent another attempt wide in the 87th
- The Blue and White held Young Harris without a shot on goal following the penalty kick to secure the road draw
FIGHTING KNIGHT STATS:
- Vila scored his first goal as a Fighting Knight and placed one of his two shots on target as a defender
- Muenst recorded his second assist of the season and has contributed to all four Lynn goals through two matches
- Wagner finished with two shots with one on target
- Jose made one save and allowed just one goal from a penalty kick
- Lynn doubled Young Harris in shots, 8-4
- The Fighting Knights held a 5-3 advantage in second-half shots
- Lynn limited Young Harris to one shot during the opening half and four total attempts
- The Blue and White remained unbeaten and moved to 1-0-1 on the season
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights continue their road trip on Sunday, Sept. 6, when they face Emory & Henry at 5:00 p.m.
