Eagles fall to Lions 3-1
Tyler Umstead takes a tough blow going after the ball on Tuesday night
September 30
Faulkner hosted Freed-Hardeman University Tuesday evening at the YMCA fields in Montgomery. The Eagles were looking to build on their winning streak, but after taking an early 1-0 deficit, failed to rally over the Lions in the 3-1 loss.
Freed went on the board in the first half when a header off a cross kick found its way into the net. Goalkeeper Kevin Saxby and a defender came out for the stop, but a well-placed ball past just out of reach. The Lions would take the one point lead into the break.
Joe Hastings hits high gear against the Lions
John Broam takes a shot in the second half
The Eagles evened the score in the second period when Igor Popovich fired a free kick from deep in Freed territory. Keeper Alexandre Girodo tried to knock the ball over the crossbar but shot it into the top of the net for the score.
The tie didn't hold for long however, as the Lions attacked for a pair of scores before the game's close.
Lucas Alves heads a ball in the second period
Faulkner outshot the visitors across the board. The Eagles had 23 shots, 15 of which were on frame. Freed had 16 shots with 10 on target
Saxby finished the night with seven saves and gave up three goals. Girodo allowed only one score and secured 14 saves for the Lions.
Goalkeeper Girodo Alexandre makes a stop on a corner kick
Faulkner (4-4, 0-2 SSAC) will travel to Lee University on Saturday in a makeup game from a previous rainout. The Flames are currently 3-4-2 and 0-2 in the league. The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. in Cleveland, Tennessee.