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USC Aiken AKN (4-3-3, 2-2-2)
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Flagler FLG (5-2-4, 2-1-3)
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Flagler FLG
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Pacers Play To 1-1 Tie At Flagler

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The USCA men's soccer team recorded a 1-1 tie at Flagler Wednesday afternoon.

The Pacers are now 4-3-3 on the season, including a 2-2-2 ledger in league play.

Head coach Nick Sakiewicz's team was led by Rafael Kawata's late goal, sending the contest to the draw.

USCA's first shot in the contest occurred in the fourth minute, but Kawata's shot was blocked. He missed high of the frame just two minutes later. Riad Zitouni and Ayoub Ben Amar had attempts that were unable to find the back of the net in the seventh minute of action. 

Kawata's shot at the 33:32 was the team's first on frame, but it was turned away by the Saints' keeper. 

Four first-half saves by Felipe Mattos kept the match scoreless entering the break. 

The stalemate was broken in the 77th minute of action as the Saints took the 1-0 lead. However, Sakiewicz's team continued to push forward.

Melvin Maboungou's shot nearly knotted the match at the 84:58 mark, but the keeper was able to come up with the save. Just 12 seconds later, Kawata tied the match with a powerful blast off a pass from Zitouni

For the match, USCA tallied 14 shots, including five on goal. The team earned six corner kicks.

Kawata recorded seven shots, including three on frame. Maboungou and Zitouni had two shots apiece.

Mattos corralled six shots in the tie.

The Pacers return to action Saturday when they play at Middle Georgia at 3:30 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com. 
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