Robin Muenst scored twice in the first half, but the Lynn University men’s soccer team finished with a 2-2 draw against Saint Leo in Sunshine State Conference action Oct. 10 at Bobby Campbell Stadium in Boca Raton. Muenst scored at 2:27 and converted a penalty kick at 29:33 to give Lynn a 2-0 halftime lead. The result moved Lynn to 3-2-5 overall and 2-2-2 in conference play.
Muenst’s penalty-kick goal completed his second brace of the season. Saint Leo answered with two goals after halftime to level the match, with Juan Jimenez scoring one goal and assisting on Pietro Botasso’s goal. Virgilio Escala assisted on Jimenez’s goal.
Lynn goalkeeper Marcos played all 90 minutes and recorded four saves. He made two first-half saves while Lynn protected its two-goal advantage, and Saint Leo produced four consecutive corner kicks between the fifth and seventh minutes. Saint Leo later cut the deficit to 2-1 before scoring again to tie the match.
Lynn creates chances after halftime
Lynn continued to generate opportunities after the break. Dominik N’gatie recorded two shots, both on goal, while Fabian Wagner, Marc Vila and Vyhnalek each put a shot on target. Joao Silva and Wagner led Lynn with three shots apiece.
Wagner had a shot on goal saved in the second half, and Vila also recorded a shot on goal. Vyhnalek added a shot on goal, while Lynn finished with 12 shots and eight shots on goal. The Fighting Knights recorded six shots on goal in the second half but could not find a third goal.
Saint Leo held a 15-12 advantage in total shots, while Lynn led 8-6 in shots on goal. Neither team scored in the closing minutes, leaving the match level at 2-2. Lynn was scheduled to return to action against Barry in Miami Shores on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m.
FSB Take
Muenst’s early brace put Lynn University men’s soccer in control, but Saint Leo’s second-half response turned the match into a draw. Lynn’s eight shots on goal and six second-half shots on target showed continued attacking activity after halftime. The Fighting Knights next scheduled match is against Barry.
Source: Original report