TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. | Florida Memorial University ends its match against Florida College in a 1-1 tie at Qualls Field. The Lions put pressure on the Falcons all afternoon, outshooting them 13-6 across all 90 minutes.
FC got on the board first in the 20th minute, but it didn't take long for FMU to respond, scoring in the 24th minute, courtesy of senior
Luis Gutierrez, to tie the match 1-1. Despite the remaining 66 minutes being scoreless, FMU forced three saves from FC and got nine shots in the second half, keeping their offensive pressure from start to finish.
Senior
Juan Mora played all 90 minutes, allowing one goal.
The tie moves FMU to 1-0-1 on the season.
FMU returns to action Wednesday, August 29, for a non-conference road match against Southeastern. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at SEU Soccer Field.
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