Full of Momentum Swings and Defensive Heroics
San Antonio, TX – In a thrilling NAIA matchup, the North American Stallions battled Texas A&M-San Antonio to a 1-1 draw in a game that swung back and forth like a heavyweight fight. Both teams showcased grit, determination, and tactical execution in a late-season contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The first half remained scoreless, with strong defensive efforts from both sides. North American goalkeeper Gino Burioni made several key saves to keep the Stallions in the game, while Texas A&M-San Antonio's Dominic Pena also stood tall, denying multiple Stallion scoring chances.
The breakthrough came late in the second half. In the 85th minute, David Torres connected with Ronald Aguilar to give Texas A&M-San Antonio a 1-0 lead. But the Stallions responded quickly. Just three minutes later, Alejandro Perez found the back of the net off an assist from Wilman Landaverde, leveling the score at 1-1 and igniting the NAU sideline.
North American generated 22 shots with 9 on goal, while TAMU-SA managed 23 shots with 11 on target. Both teams played aggressively yet disciplined, as reflected in 10 fouls for NAU and 8 for TAMU-SA, along with a combined 14 yellow cards in an intense and physical contest.
Key contributors for the Stallions included:
The draw moves North American to 5-6-6 (4-4-2) on the season, while Texas A&M-San Antonio improves to 9-3-2 (6-3-1). The Stallions showed resilience and the ability to respond under pressure, proving they can compete with the top teams in the conference.
Hooves Up and Gooooo Stallionssssssssssssss!
