Flames and Chargers fight for a 1-1 draw in an intense showdown

The Lee University Flames men's soccer team earned a 1-1 tie with the Huntsville Chargers of the University of Alabama in a hard-fought game on September 22. The Flames dominated the first half with an early goal by Marcos Garcia, assisted by Shay Gillen, giving them a 1-0 lead. However, the Chargers quickly answered in the second half with a goal by Oli Orzechowski. The tie leaves the Flames at 2-2-2 overall and 1-0-1 in the Gulf South Conference, while the Chargers are 1-2-3 and 0-1-1 in the conference.

In numbers

• Fire dominated the first half with a total of 14 shots.
• A total of 35 fouls and 8 yellow cards were issued during the game.

Yes but

Although the Flames controlled most of the game with their early momentum, the Chargers were ultimately unable to capitalize on their numerous opportunities and secured a tie. Coach Potteiger noted that missed opportunities contributed to the tie.

Current status

• The Flames remain competitive in league games and have balanced attack attempts overall.
• Emotions ran high and numerous fouls and penalties affected the game dynamics.

What's next

The Flames will look to rebound in their next conference game on September 27 against the Montgomery Warhawks of Auburn University and try to convert early chances into goals.

Conclusion

To secure future victories, the Flames must capitalize on early scoring opportunities and maintain intensity throughout the 90 minutes to prevent the opponent from getting back into the game.