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Mohammed Ibrahim dribbles
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FIU FIU (4-4-4, 2-1-1)
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VCU VCU (4-5-4, 1-3-0)
FIU FIU
(4-4-4, 2-1-1)
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Final
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VCU VCU
(4-5-4, 1-3-0)
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Team 1 2 F
FIU FIU 1 0 1
VCU VCU 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

MEN’S SOCCER DRAWS WITH FIU IN NON-CONFERENCE FINALE

Box Score: VCU 1, FIU 1
Location: Richmond, Va. / Sports Backers Stadium
Records:  VCU (4-5-4, 1-3 A-10), FIU (4-4-4, 2-1-1 American)
 
THE SHORT STORY: Rebounding from a tough first-half performance, VCU came out in the back half with new energy, leading a charged counter attack to snap its losing streak heading into the final stretch of conference play. Lucas White's second goal of the season led the Rams to a 1-1 draw with FIU.
 
PITCH SIDE
  • VCU recorded 12 shots to FIU's nine in the second half, trailing by just one in the match, 15-14
  • Lucas White joined the two-goal club with his 61st-minute equalizer, his first two-goal
  • White's second goal was also his second game-tying goal of the year, also responsible for the 1-1 equalizer at Campbell
  • Mohammed Ibrahim tallied his first collegiate point with the assist
  • Ibrahim also led the Rams with four shots, placing three of them on goal
  • Goalkeeper John Ermini matched his career-high seven saves for the second time this year
  • VCU's goal was its first in the short series history vs. FIU
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • In the 10th minute, FIU took the lead on a goal by forward Eduardo Mustre
  • VCU took hold of the match in the second half, evening the playing field after a first half that was dominated by the Panthers' attack
  • Immediately creating opportunities, Kai Feng and Ibrahim drew a trio of phenomenal saves from FIU goalkeeper Nigel Van Hareem who was able to hold the score
  • In the 61st minute, Ibrahim laid a ball-in from the sideline and White made a spectacular finish at the post, lacing the equalizer past Van Hareem
  • Ermini was steadfast in the goal in the second half, making three saves to match his single-game high and lead the Rams to a 1-1 draw
 
QUOTABLE
"It was a good performance from the fellas tonight again. It took us the first 20 minutes or so to get back up to the pace of a game like that, but once we did, I thought we played really well. This is a special team, we keep adding guys back into the mix with their health and improving our performance. The game is honest and it will turn our way as we continue to earn the things that we want on the field," Head Coach Dave Giffard said.
 
UP NEXT:
The Rams will continue their Atlantic 10 schedule on the road, traveling to Saint Louis for an 8 p.m. matchup on Saturday, Oct. 19 before heading to La Salle for its final regular season away game on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.
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