Southeastern University men’s soccer played Webber International (Fla.) to a 1-1 draw in The Sun Conference on Saturday evening at SEU Soccer Field in Lakeland. Southeastern University moved to 8-1-2 overall and 2-0-1 in conference play, while Webber International (Fla.) moved to 2-8-2 overall and 0-3-1 in the conference.
Southeastern controlled the statistical battle throughout the match, outshooting Webber International (Fla.) 28-4 and holding an 11-2 advantage in shots on goal. Southeastern also earned 13 corner kicks, while Webber International (Fla.) did not record one. The teams remained tied after the opening goals in the first half.
Hardouin scores Southeastern’s opening goal
Thomas Hardouin put Southeastern University ahead in the 16th minute. It was Hardouin’s fifth goal of the season, with Adam Cooil and Filipe Santana recording the assists.
Webber International (Fla.) equalized in the 26th minute when Dylan Salomon converted a penalty kick. The goal made it 1-1, and neither team scored again.
Webber goalkeeper preserves the draw
Southeastern continued to generate chances after halftime, finishing the second half with 18 shots and nine corner kicks. Webber International (Fla.) goalkeeper Alvaro Garcia made 10 total saves to keep the match level.
Noah Murray-Hawkins played all 90 minutes in goal for Southeastern University. The draw extended Southeastern’s conference record to 2-0-1 after three league matches.
What comes next for Southeastern
Southeastern University men’s soccer visits RV Keiser on Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. The Fire then host New College of Florida on Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. and Warner on Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.
The remaining schedule includes a visit to No. 10 St. Thomas on Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. and a trip to SCAD on Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. The Sun Conference Tournament is scheduled for Nov. 4, followed by the NAIA First & Second Round on Nov. 19; both event times are to be announced.
FSB Take
Southeastern University created a clear statistical advantage but could not turn it into a conference win. The Fire finished with a 28-4 edge in shots, an 11-2 advantage in shots on goal and 13 corner kicks, while Garcia’s 10 saves helped Webber International (Fla.) secure the draw. Southeastern’s next opportunity comes Oct. 14 at RV Keiser.
Source: Original report