Liberty and Stetson Play to 2-2 Draw

On a rainy Saturday evening at Osborne Stadium, the Liberty Flames and the Stetson Hatters played to a 2-2 tie in an ASUN Conference match.

After the Hatters took a 1-0 advantage in the first half, the Flames scored two unanswered goals in the second for a 2-1 lead. Pressing their attack late, Stetson found the equalizer on a penalty kick after a foul in the 18-yard box during the 86^th minute for the final score of 2-2.

Liberty forward Luke Eberle, the Flames’ leading scorer, netted the home team’s first goal of the contest and Gabe Findley gave Liberty a 2-1 lead late in the second half.

The Flames advance to 1-2-1 in the ASUN and 2-3-3 overall. The Hatters move to 2-1-1 in conference and 3-3-4 overall.

Scoring Summary

33’ – STET – Alessandro Gabbani (Unassisted)

48’ – LIBERTY – Luke Eberle (Assisted by Brandt Betts and Seth Clark)|

84’ – LIBERTY – Gabe Findley (Assisted by Marko Mitrevski)

86’ – STET – Gio Rodriguez (Penalty Kick)

Turning Point

After having his shot attempt stopped by Stetson goalkeeper Owen Jack during the 81^st minute, Findley made his next shot count, breaking a 1-1 tie during the 84^th minute. Midfielder Marko Mitrevski found the forward alone above the 18-yard box with a long pass from midfield. Findley collected the ball and moved forward alone in space. Moving just above the pack and one-on-one with Jack, he ripped a shot into the lower right of the goal to give the Flames a 2-1 advantage.

Less than three minutes, Stetson tied the contest. Pressuring the Liberty goal, the Hatters received a penalty kick after a foul in the box. Rodriguez converted the ensuing kick for what proved to be the final score of 2-2.

Key Stats & Notes

• Liberty is now 2-1-2 at home in 2022. The Flames have outscored their opponents, 7-4, at Osborne Stadium.
• The Flames have tied four matches in 2022, the second most in program history. The last time the Flames tied four or more contests in a season was 1982. That year, Liberty set the school record with six.
• Liberty outshot Stetson in the contest, 16-8. The Flames had 10 shots on goal, while the Hatters placed five on goal.
• The Flames held an 8-7 edge on corners.
• Eberle’s goal was his fifth of the season. The forward leads Liberty and is second in the ASUN Conference in goals and points with 11.
• Findley scores his first goal of the year.
• Mitrevski records his fourth assist of 2022. He leads the Flames and is tied for third in the ASUN in assists.
• Liberty goalkeeper Blake Franzen recorded two saves. Jack made six for Stetson. The Flames had one team save, while Hatters made two team saves.
• Liberty wore pink jerseys as part of its "Kick Cancer" Night.

Next Up

Liberty travels to Jacksonville, Fla., for a match against the Jacksonville Dolphins. The ASUN Conference match is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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