Eagles Drop Double Overtime Battle Tuesday

Tuesday, September 28

Statesboro

7 PM

Georgia Southern University

4-5-0, 0-0-0

Stetson

3-4-2, 1-1-0

Stetson

Ga. Southern

Photo by: AJ Henderson - Georgia Southern Athletics

9/28/2021 10:57:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

STATESBORO, Ga. – Nelson Pereira cleaned up a Ajmeer Spengler rebound in the 104^th minute to lift the Stetson Hatters over the Eagles 1-0 on Tuesday at Eagle Field. The Hatters improve to 3-4-2 on the season, while the Eagles fall to 4-5-0.

The back-and-forth affair was chippy from the start, as four cards were shown in the first half. The Eagles had quality chances in the first half, including a penalty kick in the 33^rd minute. Mauro Gutierrez-Solis was able to draw a penalty kick, which Adam Davie would attempt. Davie's shot to the bottom left side of the net was saved and the match remained scoreless through halftime.

In the second half, the Eagles would go on to double their shot total, producing another seven shots in the second half. Gutierrez-Solis had a chance with less than 20 seconds to play in regulation, but Jacob Gruber smothered the shot and ended regulation scoreless.

In the first overtime, Georgia Southern controlled the possession and took the only two shots. Two minutes into the second overtime, the Eagles were able to set up a corner and press the chance. Stetson was able to counter on a two on one breakaway, as Ajmeer Spengler had his shot saved by Blaengsson, before the rebound was secured in put into the back of the net by Nelson Pereira.

MATCH FACTS
Stetson (3-4-2) - 1
Georgia Southern (4-5-0) - 0

SCORING
104' – STET – Nelson Pereira

NOTES

Georgia Southern outshot Stetson 16-6 in the match and 7-4 on frame.
Both teams combined for 36 fouls called and seven combined yellow cards.
Tuesday was the first match of the season that went to overtime or beyond for the Eagles.
Adam Davie led the Eagles in shots with five and two of those being on target.
Jokull Blaengsson made three saves on the evening.

QUOTING COACH MURPHY
"We did not earn the breaks you need to get to win a tight match like that. Additionally, we showed our youth and could not put away the numerous chances we created. Stetson came in and played a smart game and, in the end, deserves the result. We have week to prepare for conference play and we will not waste a minute of it."

NEXT UP
Georgia Southern men's soccer will now travel north to Ohio to face off against receiving votes Akron on October 7^th. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.