Henry Okenla scored in the 43rd minute, and the Flagler College men’s soccer team defeated Lander 1-0 Saturday afternoon in St. Augustine. Flagler College improved to 4-1-4 overall and 4-0-1 in the Peach Belt Conference. The victory gave the Saints three points, kept them in first place and produced their second clean sheet of the season.
Flagler College outshot Lander 15-4 and held the visitors to one shot on goal. Xander LaBelle made his third start in goal and stopped the only shot he faced for his first clean sheet. Lander fell to 3-3-2 overall and 2-1-1 in the Peach Belt Conference.
Okenla scores before halftime
After 43 minutes of scoreless action, Filip Hornburg sent a deep clear into the attacking zone. Lander’s goalkeeper misplayed the ball, allowing Henry Okenla to take possession and score the only goal of the match. Okenla’s unassisted goal was his first of the season and the sixth of his career.
Finn Weigelt recorded a game-high four shots in 59 minutes. Filip Hornburg added three shots, including one on goal, while John McGarry recorded two shots in 42 minutes off the bench. Daniel Becerra, Hugues Iguaran, Maddock Griffith and Dani Freire each recorded one shot.
Daniel Becerra, Ryan Berger and Filip Hornburg played all 90 minutes on Flagler College’s backline. Their defensive work helped limit Lander to four shots and one shot on goal. LaBelle’s save preserved the 1-0 result.
Next for Flagler College
Flagler College will play at Middle Georgia on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Nesmith Field, and the game will be available on the Peach Belt Conference Sports Network.
FSB Take
Flagler College combined Okenla’s timely goal with a strong defensive performance to remain in first place in the Peach Belt Conference. The Saints allowed only one shot on goal, while LaBelle recorded his first clean sheet and the team secured its second of the season. The result moved Flagler College to 4-0-1 in conference play.
Source: Original report