Box Score ROCHESTER, NY – First-year
Samuel Burton scored with just :44 seconds remaining in the game to help Nazareth earn a draw with Fredonia, 1-1, on Tuesday at Golden Flyer Stadium. It was the Golden Flyers last non-conference game before opening up Empire 8 play on Friday. Fredonia moves to 4-1-2 overall, while Nazareth drops to 2-2-1.
How it Happened:
- Seven corner kicks in the first half for the Blue Devils resulted in a goal in the 28th minute. A service dropped to the foot of Ryan Ameis, who tapped in the goal. The Blue Devils ended the game with a 10-6 edge in corner kicks
- Nazareth had its best opportunity of the first half in the 42nd minute. A throw-in from Sam Romanosky was flicked on to the six before a shot was just pushed wide by Tommy Gillett
- Desperate to equalize, Nazareth ramped up the pressure and was able to get the tying goal at 89:16. First Year Alexander Kobayashi lofted a pass to the back post that Burton headed it into the near post. It was Burton's first-career goal
- Bryan Tirado made seven saves in net for the Golden Flyers
- Nazareth finished the game with a 14-13 edge in shots
Up Next:
Nazareth opens up Empire 8 conference play on Friday, traveling to Hartwick for a 7 p.m. contest.
