Florida Memorial University men’s soccer lost 8-0 to Palm Beach Atlantic on Thursday, Sept. 24, at PBA Soccer/Lacrosse Field in West Palm Beach, Fla. Palm Beach Atlantic led 1-0 at halftime before scoring seven goals after the break, dropping Florida Memorial University to 1-5-1 on the season.
Florida Memorial University finished with three shots on goal, while Palm Beach Atlantic recorded 11. Adriano Melo and Vicente Silva led Florida Memorial University with two shots apiece, and Silva and Brayan Rodriguez each had one shot on goal.
Palm Beach Atlantic pulls away after halftime
Yassir Smlali opened the scoring for Palm Beach Atlantic with an assist from Quinlan Van Arkel. Robi Lukau added a goal assisted by Kobi Thomas, who later scored four times in the match.
Thomas received assists from Robi Lukau, Nicola Brocca and Ole Lichter, while Livio Von Holzen assisted on Thomas’ final goal. Lichter also scored on a penalty kick, and Veit Klement added a goal with an assist from Thomas.
Franco Petruzzi makes season debut
Franco Petruzzi made his season debut as Florida Memorial University’s starting goalkeeper. He recorded three saves while allowing eight goals.
Florida Memorial University sets conference opener
Florida Memorial University is scheduled to return Wednesday, Sept. 30, for its conference opener against St. Thomas University (Fla.). The match is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Dr. Lester Brown Park.
FSB Take
Palm Beach Atlantic’s seven-goal second half decided the match after Florida Memorial University entered halftime trailing by one goal. The Lions will next begin conference play against St. Thomas University (Fla.) on Sept. 30.
Source: Original report