Batesville, AR – The Scots outshine a red hot Eureka College in a strong 5-0 performance. With the win, Scots are now 5-5-3 and 2-2-1 in conference play.
Tiago Donadon and Emiliano Cordoba led the Scots in shots with three each, recording one shot on target apiece. Harrison Craig added two shots, with one on target. Salvador Fernandez, Clemente Diez, Joel Busby, Remigio Montesdeoca and Pol Torres each recorded one shot. Busby and Montesdeoca found the back of the net. Henrique Megale started in goal for Lyon, making two saves, before Felipe Nocchi entered in relief in the second half and added four saves to preserve the shutout.
The Scots delivered a strong first-half performance against the Red Devils, taking a 3-0 lead into the break. The Scots struck early, opening the scoring just 1:11 into the contest due to an own goal before
Tiago Donadon doubled the advantage at 4:21 off an assist from
Clemente Diez Leiva. Lyon continued to apply pressure offensively, generating several scoring opportunities throughout the opening half.
Emiliano Cordoba extended the Scots' lead to three goals in the 32nd minute, with Diez providing the assist. Lyon recorded eight shots in the first 45 minutes, putting four on target while maintaining an aggressive attacking approach. Defensively,
Henrique Megale helped keep the Red Devils off the scoreboard, recording two saves in the opening half. Lyon's early offensive production and defensive effort allowed the Scots to establish control heading into halftime with a three-goal advantage over Eureka.
Lyon continued its strong performance in the second half, adding two goals to secure a 5-0 victory over Eureka. The Scots extended their lead in the 54th minute when
Clemente Diez found the back of the net off an assist from
Matthew Turner. Lyon maintained its attacking pressure throughout the half, creating additional scoring opportunities while continuing to defend its clean sheet.
Felipe Nocchi took over in goal to begin the second half and recorded four saves to help keep the Red Devils scoreless. The Scots added their fifth goal in the 85th minute as
Joel Busby converted a scoring opportunity off an assist from
Merrick Luibel. Lyon finished the contest with 13 shots, including seven on target, and four corner kicks. The Scots' balanced offensive production and defensive effort secured the shutout victory over Eureka.
Up next, Scots will face Champion Christian at home on Wednesday, October 14
th starting at 12:30 pm.
