Liberty University
2-3-5, 1-2-2
Jacksonville
3-5-3, 0-2-2
Liberty and Jacksonville Tie 1-1
10/8/2022 10:18:22 PM | Men's Soccer
The Liberty Flames and the Jacksonville Dolphins played to a 1-1 tie Saturday evening in an ASUN Conference match at Southern Oak Stadium.
After a scoreless first half, the Flames took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Marko Mitrevski during the 47th minute. However, the host Dolphins were able to tie the game with a goal in the 89th minute.
With the draw, Liberty moves its record to 1-2-2 in the ASUN and 2-3-5 overall. Jacksonville is now 0-2-2 in conference and 3-5-3 overall.
Scoring Summary
47’ – LIBERTY – Marko Mitrevski (Unassisted)
89’ – JAX – Joshua Araujo-Wilson (Assisted by Ed Port)
Turning Point
With Liberty leading 1-0 and turning away several shot attempts in the closing minutes, Jacksonville found the equalizer during the 89th minute. Midfielder Ed Port picked up a deflection and sent a short pass into the box for Joshua Araujo-Wilson, who scored to knot the game at 1-1.
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty has tied its last three games and five total in 2022, the second most in program history. The last time the Flames tied five or more contests in a season was 1982. That year, Liberty set the school record with six.
- Jacksonville edged Liberty, 9-8, in shots. However, the Flames put four shots on goal, while the Dolphins had two on the frame.
- Jacksonville had five corner kicks in the contest. Liberty did not have one.
- Mitrevski scored on a free kick from the left side of the field for his second goal of 2022.
- No Flame took more than one shot in the contest.
- Liberty goalkeeper Blake Franzen recorded one save in the contest. Jacksonville goalkeeper Jabari Gray made three saves.
Next Up
Liberty returns home for a non-conference match on Tuesday. The Flames will square off with the VMI Keydets at Osborne Stadium. Match time is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
Marko Mitrevski (2)
GOAL by LIB Mitrevski, Marko.
46:24
Joshua Araujo-Wilson (3)
Assisted By: Ed Port
GOAL by JAX Araujo-Wilson, Joshua Assist by Port, Ed.
89:00
