Late Goal Rips Win Away as Spartans Settle for Draw

MORROW, Ga. — The No. 7 University of Tampa men's soccer team took on their first road test of the season against No. 13 North Georgia.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: #7 Tampa 1,#13 North Georgia 1

Records: #7 Tampa 2-0-1,#13 North Georgia 1-1-2

Location: Allen Creek Soccer Complex | Morrow, Ga.

All-time series: The series between the Spartans and the Nighthawks is tied 2-2-2.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

First Half: 

The Spartans struck first again as Rodrigo Lopes netted his second goal of the season off an assist from Christian Fairchild. The remainder of the first half was back and forth with each team recording 10 shots. However Alex Hare and the Spartan defense remained unbeaten, as Hare recorded three saves on three shots on goal.

Score: 1-0 Tampa

Second Half: 

The Spartans spent most of the second half defending their lead while trying to add to it. The Spartans defended valiantly and faced increasing pressure as the minutes wound down. Eventually in the 89th minute, Tampa's defense succumbed to the pressure and let in the game tying goal. Tampa's defense was able to hold North Georgia to one goal despite being outshot 10-3 in the second half.

Score: 1-1 

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Hare started in goal for the Spartans, recording 6 saves.
• Fairchild tied the team lead with his second assist.
• Leonard Bogeskar led the Spartans in both Shots (3) and SOG (2). 
• Five Spartans recorded shots on goal; Luca Bergmann, Bogeskar, Lopes, Lorenz Offner, and Oscar Warne.

UP NEXT: The Spartans return to the field in Morrow, Ga. Saturday at 11:00am against Clayton State.