GAME FLOW
The Scots scored the lone goal of the first half as Rafael Santos took a shot that beat the keeper in the 30th minute, giving Lyon a 1-0 lead. The Lynx created several opportunities searching for a goal of their own. However, Lyon excelled defensively as the score remained 1-0 as the halftime whistle sounded. The Lynx outshot Lyon six to one in the first half.
In the second half, the Scots opened the scoring with a goal in the 49th minute. Marcos Fernandez delivered a great pass to Emanuel Santos who struck a shot that beat the goalie into the back of the net. This was Emanuel Santos's sixth goal of the season. The Scots would not be satisfied with their two-goal lead, however. In the 80th minute, Marcos Fernandez found a cutting Rafael Santos who beat the keeper, giving the Scots a 3-0 lead over the Lynx. The Lynx would score a late goal in the 89th minute as Arnau Folguera took a shot from just outside the box that beat the keeper. This would be the final goal of the game, earning Lyon a 3-1 victory over Lindenwood University-Belleville on Senior Day.
KEY STATISTICS
- Rafael Santos now has five goals scored on the season.
- Marcos Fernandez has recorded a team-high seven assists on the year.
- Lyon goalkeeper, Vicente Alamos, totaled four saves on the afternoon.
- Lindenwood University-Belleville outshot Lyon 11-4.
WHAT'S AHEAD FOR THE SCOTS
The Scots travel to Henderson, Tennessee to take on Freed-Hardeman University on Thursday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Men's Soccer Contact: Jeremy Wagner
870-307-7222 | jeremy.wagner@lyon.edu
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