PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Lynn University’s men’s soccer team fell in the Division II National Semifinal on Thursday evening to Charleston (WV) 3-1 at Highmark Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: #2 Charleston (WV) 3, #3 Lynn 1
Records: Lynn (16-2-2), Charleston (20-2-1)
Location: Bobby Campbell Stadium | Pittsburgh, Pa.
Series History: Lynn trails 4-1 (Last meeting, 2017)
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STATS OF THE GAME:
· Lukas Ostermann put Lynn in front in the 19th minute with a rocket shot into the top right corner on an assist from Alexandre Horveno.
· Charleston scored two goals in a four-minute span to take a commanding 2-1 lead into the locker room.
· The Golden Eagles’ goalkeeper Alvaro Dean made eight total saves, six in the first 45 minutes.
· Both teams were even in shots (12-12) and corners (5-5).
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
· Ostermann’s goal was his 10th of the season.
· Horveno picked up his 14th assist, ending the season seventh all-time for Lynn in that category.
· Lynn’s 16 wins are its most since 2014 when it went 19-1-1 on its way to the National Title.
· Head coach John Rootes made his fifth Final Four appearance.
