The University of South Florida men’s soccer team lost to FIU 1-0 on Oct. 2 at Corbett Stadium in Tampa. Santi Possu scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute, with Thomas Sellwood and Leonardo Consoloni providing assists. The result moved South Florida to 1-9-1 overall and 0-4-1 in American Conference play.
Marcus Steinhaeuser made seven saves in 90 minutes during his first start of the season. Six of his saves came after halftime as FIU maintained pressure throughout the match. FIU finished with an 18-6 advantage in shots and an 8-2 edge in shots on goal.
FIU scores late after South Florida red card
The match remained scoreless until Possu scored his eighth goal of the season in the 83rd minute. Sellwood and Consoloni assisted on the goal, which gave FIU the only score it needed. FIU improved to 6-3-2 overall and 2-1-1 in American Conference play.
South Florida played the final 25 minutes with 10 players after Abeselom Zemenfes received a red card in the 65th minute. The Bulls continued to attack while playing a player down but could not find an equalizer. Pedro Faife and Tyler Richardson recorded South Florida’s two shots on goal, while Faife finished with two total shots and Richardson had one.
South Florida hosts Stetson next
South Florida will continue its homestand Tuesday, Oct. 6, against Stetson. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The match will be the Bulls’ next opportunity to respond after the late loss to FIU.
FSB Take
Steinhaeuser’s seven saves kept South Florida within one goal during a match in which FIU held clear advantages in shots and shots on goal. The Bulls also faced the final 25 minutes with 10 players after Zemenfes was sent off. South Florida now turns to its Tuesday home match against Stetson while seeking more attacking production.
Source: Original report