Jorge Escobar scored in the 34th minute as the Lynn University men’s soccer team fell to Barry, 1-0, in Sunshine State Conference action Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Miami Shores, Florida. Barry’s goal came after a scoreless opening period, and Lynn could not find an equalizer. The loss left Lynn with a 3-3-5 overall record and a 2-3-2 mark in conference play.
Rui Ferreira recorded Lynn’s first shot in the 11th minute. Thiago De Carvalho and Joao Silva followed with scoring opportunities in the 15th and 18th minutes, respectively. Julian Marcos made his first save in the 27th minute before Barry took the lead seven minutes later.
Escobar scored Barry’s goal with an assist from Filipe Moreira. Tyler Brandt sent an attempt wide in the 38th minute as Lynn continued to search for an equalizer. Lynn entered halftime trailing 1-0 despite holding a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Lynn Holds Edge in Corner Kicks
Lynn earned three additional corner kicks in the second half and finished with an 8-5 advantage in the match. The Fighting Knights recorded one shot on goal, compared with three for Barry. Brandt registered Lynn’s lone shot on target in the 74th minute, but the attempt was saved.
Marcos made another save in the 77th minute and finished with two saves in 90 minutes. Brandt led Lynn with two shots, including one on goal. Ferreira, De Carvalho and Silva each recorded one shot.
Barry held on for the 1-0 victory as Lynn remained unable to find the equalizer. Lynn University men’s soccer is scheduled to return to Bobby Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. The team is set to host Tampa in a Sunshine State Conference matchup at 6 p.m.
FSB Take
Lynn created enough set-piece pressure to earn an 8-5 corner-kick advantage, but Barry finished with more shots on goal. Brandt’s attempt in the 74th minute was Lynn’s only shot on target. The next scheduled opportunity comes at home against Tampa on Saturday at Bobby Campbell Stadium.
Source: Original report