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Eagles Open 2021 With 3-0 Win

Charleus Ritch scored on a penalty kick against Ecclesia.

GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 3, Ecclesia College 0
Records: University of the Ozarks (1-0-0), Ecclesia College (0-4-0)
Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
Clarksville, Ark. | Hurie Soccer Field 

THE BASICS
The Eagles turned it up a notch in the second half to earn a 3-0 season-opening win over Ecclesia College Friday. After a complacent first half, the Eagles overwhelmed the Royals creating numerous scoring opportunities in the second half. The Eagles did create ten shots in the first half, but had more fluid opportunities in the second half with 15 shots. In the 58th minute, Charleus Emmanuel Ritch scored on a penalty kick to break the tie. In the 71st minute, Daniel Lyon scored on one of his five shots in the match. Brock Bernard received the assist. In the 83rd minute, dangerous defender Kyle Seymour scored on a header off a corner kick from Jorensky Augustin. In the end, the Eagles recorded 25 shots.

SCORING SUMMARY
57:51 Charleus Emmanuel Ritch (unassisted) - Penalty Kick 
74:07 Daniel Lyon (1) (assist, Brock Bernard)
82:19 Kyle Seymour (1) (assist, Jorensky Augustin)

KEY STATISTICS
Freshman goalkeeper Logan Keller notched a shutout in his first career start. Keller was tested in the first half and finished with four saves. The Eagles' attack created 25 shots.

EAGLES' NEXT MATCH
The Eagles will travel to Louisiana to face Centenary September 10 and Huntingdon September 11.