Jacksonville, Fla. –
Joshua Araujo-Wilson's goal in the 90
th minute was the equalizer for the Jacksonville University men's soccer program (3-5-3, 0-2-2) Saturday night, in a 1-1 draw with Liberty at Southern Oak Stadium.
A game that was a defensive battle in the opening 45 minutes, the two programs combined for 2 shots on goal in the opening frame. Dolphins' goalkeeper
Jabari Gray posted two first half saves for JU, in the 14
th and 36
th minute.
After the opening 45 minutes, the two programs would head into the halftime intermission knotted at zero-all.
Coming out of the break, Liberty would strike first in the 47
th minute. Following a foul by the 'Phins, the Flames' Marko Mitrevski would score off a free kick from just outside of the box in the upper left corner of the goal, to give the visitors a one-goal edge.
The Flames nearly scored just over two minutes later, however Gray would halt the scoring attempt for Liberty.
For just shy of the next 40 minutes, the two programs would combine for multiple attempts to add a tally in the scoring column, however neither team would foster a shot on goal.
In the 85
th minute, the Dolphins nearly tied the match at one apiece. Off a pass from freshman
David Robinson, midfielder
Ed Port's header attempt would be stopped by Flames keeper Blake Franzen.
However, in the final minute of action the Dolphins would tie the match up. Captain
Joshua Araujo-Wilson would find the back of the net for the Green and White to tie the match at one, with the game-tying goal assist to Port.
The score would hold in the final seconds, as the Dolphins would collect a point in the ASUN standings with the tie.
The Dolphins are back in action next Saturday, making the trip to Charlotte to battle new ASUN member, Queens.