FIRST HALF BRACE FOR SANTIAGO FUELS PILOTS TO VICTORY
LAKELAND, Fla. – Bethel Men’s Soccer scored three quick goals in the first half, including a pair by Matheus Santiago, to take down host Southeastern (Fla.) in the SEU Invitational on Thursday. The Pilots scored all three goals in the match’s first 25 minutes and held on late to secure their second victory of the season.
MATCH VITALS
- Score: Bethel def. Southeastern 3-1
- Records: Bethel (2-0-0) | Southeastern (1-1-0)
- NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll: Bethel – NR | Southeastern – NR
- Location: SEU Soccer Field | Southeastern University | Lakeland, Fla.
SCORING SUMMARY
- 17′ | Matheus Santiago (BU) unassisted
- 24′ | Matheus Santiago (BU) unassisted
- 25′ | Luan Bressy (BU) assisted by Andre Luis Sabino
- 74′ | Eric Ugarte (SEU) unassisted
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- Santiago now leads the Pilots and is tied for fourth in the NAIA with three goals in his first two games this season. He now has 20 for his career.
- Two additional Brazilians combined for the final scoring play for the Pilots with Luan Bressy notching his first goal of the season and fifth of his career while Andre Luis Sabino recorded his first point in a Bethel uniform with the assist on the play.
NEXT TIME OUT
- The Pilots continue in Lakeland in the SEU Invitational against No. 7 Saint Thomas on Saturday at 2:30 pm. The Bobcats defeated Grace 2-1 in overtime earlier Thursday in the Invitational, scoring the equalizer with 3:42 remaining and netting the golden goal 46 seconds into overtime.
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