HIALEAH, Fla. — The Ave Maria Men's Soccer team played their final non-conference game of the season on Friday as they traveled to Hialeah, Florida, to take on the Florida National Conquistadors. The Gyrenes fought hard but could not overcome the Conquistadors as they lost 2-1.
The Gyrenes could not find the net as they had taken shots early in the match. They had chances, with shots coming from Sava Cadjenovic in the second minute and another by Brandon Gomez in the seventh minute but could not convert.
Florida National was also quiet offensively and the match was tied for most of the first half. However, in the 41
st minute, Florida National broke the tie with their first goal of the match. After four more minutes of play, the Conquistadors took their 1-0 lead into the break.
The second half got off to a great start for the Gyrenes. In the 52
nd minute, Ave Maria would find the back of the net off the foot of Chet Krushefski, and they would tie the match 1-1. Krushefski scored off an assist from Timothy Brannock. It was both the first career goal and career assist for Krushefski and Brannock.
Unfortunately, the Gyrenes were not able to find their offense for the remainder of the match, only being able to take one more shot for the period.
Florida National broke the second tie in the 63
rd minute, scoring the game winning goal. The Gyrenes could not come back as they would fall to the Conquistadors 2-1.
With the loss, Ave Maria falls to 6-4 on the season.
Friday wrapped up the non-conference portion of the Gyrenes' season as AMU now turns their attention to league play. The Sun Conference schedule kicks off Wednesday, September 30, as the Gyrenes travel up to Lakeland to take on the Southeastern Fire. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and the match will be streamed live on the Sun Digital Network.
