Webber International University men’s soccer team scored first but fell 5-1 to SCAD Savannah after Sebastian Gomez completed a hat trick in Sun Conference action.
Jose D’Lima gave Webber the lead at 13:22, with Dylan Salomon recording the assist. SCAD Savannah responded in the 22nd minute when Gomez converted a penalty kick to tie the match at 1-1.
Gomez scored again at 30:28 on an assist from Tim Rothe, sending SCAD Savannah into halftime with a 2-1 advantage. Webber stayed within striking distance for much of the second half, but SCAD Savannah eventually created separation.
SCAD Savannah Pulls Away in the Final 11 Minutes
Gomez completed his hat trick at 79:20, with Rothe recording his second assist of the match. Nicolas Lozano scored at 81:32, and Lucas Braganca added another goal at 83:30 to complete the 5-1 scoreline.
SCAD Savannah held a 15-9 advantage in total shots and put 13 shots on goal compared with three for Webber International University. Webber’s goalkeeper made eight saves, while SCAD Savannah recorded two saves.
Webber International University Receives Four Yellow Cards
SCAD Savannah held a 5-4 edge in corner kicks during a match that featured 33 total fouls. SCAD Savannah committed 20 fouls, while Webber International University was called for 13.
Justin Ruiz received a yellow card at 40:26, followed by Jose D’Lima at 54:54, Rodnny Gonzalez at 56:14 and Hector Vazquez at 77:56. SCAD Savannah received three yellow cards.
FSB Take
Webber International University secured the early advantage through D’Lima, but Gomez’s two first-half goals shifted the match before halftime. SCAD Savannah then scored three times after the 79th minute to turn a one-goal game into a 5-1 result.
Source: Original report