Box Score Lynchburg, Va.- The Saint Peter's University men's soccer team opened up the 2023 season with a 3-2 loss to Liberty University on Thursday night.
Game Notes
- The Peacocks struck first with a goal from Daniel Larsson in the second minute of game action.
- In the eighth minute, Liberty knotted the game at 1-1 following Gabe Findley's goal.
- Not long after Liberty's first goal, Saint Peter's defender Daniel Blackmore received a yellow card.
- Larsson recorded his second goal of the first half in the 17th minute. His second goal gave Saint Peter's a 2-1 lead over Liberty.
- In the 38th minute, Kyle Garnett tied the game, 2-2, for Liberty.
- The offense slowed down in the second half, and the game became defensive.
- Michael Huss registered the only second half goal for either team in the 90th minute, which sealed the win for the Flames.
Inside The Numbers
- The Peacocks attempted nine shots, with seven shots on goal.
- Liberty registered 24 shots, with eight shots on goal.
- Larsson scored twice on just the two shots he attempted.
- It was a physical game as five different Peacocks received yellow cards for misconduct.
- Goalkeeper Pedro Alves made six saves.
Up Next
Saint Peter's will take on High Point in the final match of a two-match trip on Sunday, Aug. 27. Kickoff will take place in High Point, N.C., at 7 p.m.
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