SCAD Savannah Defeats Florida Memorial 3-1 in Men's Soccer Quarterfinals

SCAD Savannah secured a 3-1 victory over Florida Memorial University in the men’s soccer quarterfinals on November 4, 2026. The match, defined by intense defensive play and a decisive red card in the second half, saw the Bees maintain their lead after Gabriel Zapata’s lone goal for the Lions.

How the Quarterfinal Match Unfolded

The second period began with both teams locked in a physical contest. According to the official box score, SCAD Savannah directed shots toward the Florida Memorial goal, requiring goalkeeper Juan Mora to make saves. While Florida Memorial sought to close the 3-1 gap, their offensive efforts—including attempts by Luis Gutierrez and Juan Rizo—frequently went wide or were blocked by the SCAD defense.

Teams Field Fresh Players for the Second Half

At the start of the second half, SCAD Savannah fielded Wenzel Lindmoser, Kimi Husler, Daire Russell, Simeon Dishman, Lucas Braganca, Nicolas Lozano, Lejs Plicanic, Tim Rothe, Marko Pranjic, Max Keller, and Moritz Prattes. Florida Memorial opened the period with Juan Mora, Julian Restrepo, Cesar Herrero, Luis Gutierrez, Frank Sanchez, Juan Rizo, Rafael Coronado, Carlo Lopez, Vicente Silva, Gabriel Zapata, and Santiago Medina.

The Impact of the Second-Half Red Card

The momentum of the match shifted significantly at the 63:38 mark when Florida Memorial’s Julian Restrepo was issued a red card. This ejection, which followed a second yellow card, forced the Lions to play a man down for the remainder of the contest. Shortly after the card was issued, SCAD Savannah utilized the opportunity to rotate their squad, bringing in Gavin Barrett for Nicolas Lozano to reinforce their hold on the game.

Gabriel Zapata’s Scoring Contribution

Florida Memorial’s only goal of the period came at 59:44, when Gabriel Zapata found the back of the net off an assist from Rafael Coronado. This marked Zapata’s fourth goal of the season. Despite this success, the Lions were unable to capitalize on further set-piece opportunities, including several corner kicks taken by Coronado and Juan Villota in the final twenty minutes of play. SCAD Savannah’s defensive line, anchored by players like Wenzel Lindmoser and Kimi Husler, successfully neutralized late-game surges.

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Comparing the Teams’ Recent Performance

Earlier in the year, on October 3, 2026, Florida Memorial faced Southeastern University in a match that ended with a 1-1 draw, as reported by fire.seu.edu. In that October contest, Frank Sanchez scored for Florida Memorial, mirroring the reliance on key offensive contributors that the team displayed throughout the season. During that match, Florida Memorial utilized a rotation that included Julio Lopez, Jules Beretta, and Sergio Alvarez, while Southeastern featured players such as Bruno Almeida and Filipe Santana.

What Remains for the Tournament Bracket

With the win, SCAD Savannah advances in the tournament, leaving Florida Memorial to conclude their quarterfinal run. The match concluded with a final flurry of activity, including a late save by Juan Mora on a shot from Simeon Dishman at 77:50, but the scoreline remained unchanged through the final whistle.