ERIE, Pa. – Mario Lindo (Madrid, Spain/IES Juan Gris) scored in the 88th minute to lift the Gannon men's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over D'Youville on Wednesday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium.
After a scoreless opening half, Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) converted a penalty kick in the 53rd minute to give the Golden Knights the lead. D'Youville answered in the 80th minute on a goal from Lennox Zapel, but Gannon responded late as Evan Beglin (Johnstown, Pa./Richland) set up Lindo for the game-winner at 87:06. The victory improved Gannon to 4-1-1 on the season.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 2, D'Youville 1
Records: Gannon 4-1-1 | D'Youville 2-3-2
Location: McConnell Family Stadium – Erie, Pa.
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Hyde Opens the Scoring: Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) broke the scoreless tie at the 52:49 mark, converting a penalty kick for his fourth goal of the season.
- Lindo Delivers Late: With the match tied 1-1, Mario Lindo (Madrid, Spain/IES Juan Gris) found the back of the net at 87:06 off an assist from Evan Beglin (Johnstown, Pa./Richland) to give Gannon the victory. The goal was Lindo's third of the season.
- Saints Answer: D'Youville evened the match in the 80th minute when Lennox Zapel scored off an assist from Omar Daoudi.
- Second-Half Pressure: Gannon generated eight of its 12 shots after halftime and put five total attempts on goal. The Golden Knights also finished with a 6-1 advantage in corner kicks.
- Lindo Leads the Attack: Lindo finished with a team-high three shots, including one on goal, while Hyde added a goal on his only shot. Dominik Varga (Maglód, Hungary/Vörösmarty Mihály Gimnázium) placed both of his attempts on target.
- Lindner Earns the Win: Caspar Lindner (London, England/Queens Park Community) played all 90 minutes in goal and made two saves while allowing one goal to pick up the victory.
- Golden Knights Hold the Edge: Gannon outshot D'Youville 12-7 and held a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal while controlling 55 percent of possession.
THE NEXT GAME
Gannon returns to action Wednesday, September 23rd, against Lock Haven, at home!
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