FORT MYERS, Florida- The Marist men's soccer team defeated Florida Gulf Coast University, 2-1, Monday night. The Red Foxes overcame a one goal deficit in the second half, scoring the game winning goal in the 74^th minute of the match.

 

Quote From Coach Viggiano

• "Really proud of the guys tonight! We struggled in the first half, but showed the fight and determination it will take in the second half to have a successful campaign. It was always going to be a tough trip, and to finish the trip with a comeback win is something we can grow from."

 

Summary

• In the seventh minute of the match, the Red Foxes created the first scoring opportunity with a corner kick.
• FGCU earned a corner kick in the eleventh minute, but the Red Foxes ended the scoring opportunity with stout defense.
  • FGCU followed with the first shot of the match, which hit off the post.
• Jorgen Thue Krisitansen recorded the first shot on goal for the Red Foxes in the 21^st minute of the match. The Eagles goalkeeper stopped the scoring opportunity.
• FGCU took a 1-0 lead in the 25^th minute of the match with a goal that found the bottom left of the net.
• The Red Foxes trailed 1-0 at the half against the Eagles.
  • The Red Foxes recorded one shot in the first half.
  • Luca Bulfon stopped three shots on goal in the half.
  • FGCU recorded seven shots and four shots on goal in the half.
• In the 52^nd minute of the match, Kyle Evans created a high scoring opportunity for the Red Foxes. The shot went wide of the net on the left side of the goalkeeper.
• In the 60^th minute, the Red Foxes defense stopped FGCU from scoring another goal with multiple stops.
• Jonathan Salguero tied the match at 1-1 for the Red Foxes in the 67^th minute.
  • Salguero shot a header into the back right of the net for the Red Foxes.
  • Kyle Evans assisted Salguero on the goal.
• In the 74^th minute, the Red Foxes earned a man up opportunity for the match.
  • FGCU earned a red card in the match.
• Moments later, Jared Juleau capitalized off the free kick opportunity, scoring a goal for the Red Foxes.
  • The Red Foxes took a 2-1 lead over the Eagles in the 74^th minute of the match.
• The Red Foxes defeated the Eagles 2-1

  

Statistics

• The Red Foxes finished the match with 10 shots and four shots on goal.
• Jonathan Salguero scored his first goal of the season in the win.
• Jared Juleau scored his second goal of the season against the Eagles.
• Luca Bulfon saved eight shots in the win over FGCU.
• Kyle Evans recorded an assist in the match.
• The Red Foxes attempted more corners in the match 5-4 over the Eagles.

  

Up Next

• The Red Foxes return to New York for a road match against UAlbany.
• The match is slated for Friday, Sept. 8 with kickoff at 7 p.m.