Louisville, KY – Scots men's soccer fights for a tie against the Spalding Golden Eagles. After the 90 mintes, Scots and Golden Eagles stayed locked at zero. With the result, Scots are 6-5-4.
Tiago Donadon fired off three shots with two going on target.
Roman Magnanelli recorded two shots with one going on target.
Matthew Turner,
Salvador Fernandez,
Harrison Craig,
Traviss Ragan,
Clemente Diez, and
Andre Rodriguez recorded a shot.
Henrique Megale started in net and records 7 saves.
Lyon battled to a scoreless first half against Spalding, with the Scots creating several opportunities while working to break through offensively.
Tiago Donadon led the Lyon attack, recording two shots on target as he looked to put the Scots on the scoreboard.
Roman Magnanelli added a pair of attempts, including one on target, while
Matthew Turner,
Harrison Craig and
Traviss Ragan each contributed a shot. Lyon also earned two corner kicks during the opening 45 minutes, providing additional chances to generate offense. Defensively, goalkeeper
Henrique Megale made four saves to keep the Golden Eagles off the scoreboard. The Scots remained organized under pressure, working to limit scoring opportunities and maintain the deadlock. Despite several attempts to take the lead, Lyon and Spalding entered halftime tied 0-0, setting up a competitive second half at Legacy Fields.
Scots continued to battle in the second half, creating several opportunities to break the scoreless tie.
Tiago Donadon tested the Golden Eagles' goalkeeper in the 50th minute, while
Clemente Diez added an attempt shortly afterward. The Scots maintained their defensive effort as goalkeeper
Henrique Megale made three saves after halftime to keep Lyon within reach.
Roman Magnanelli put a shot on target in the 69th minute, and
Salvador Fernandez followed with another attempt in the 83rd minute. Donadon continued to pressure the defense late in the contest, recording another shot on goal in the 85th minute. Lyon also earned five corner kicks in the second half, working to capitalize on set-piece opportunities. Despite the offensive pressure, the Scots were unable to find the back of the net. Lyon and Spalding finished regulation in a 0-0 draw.
Up next, Scots travel to Columbus to face Mississippi University for Women on Wednesday, October 28
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