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MSOC at LCU
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5
Winner North American NAU (2-2-1, 1-0-0)
2
Louisiana Christian LCU (2-3-0, 0-1-0)
Winner
North American NAU
(2-2-1, 1-0-0)
5
Final
2
Louisiana Christian LCU
(2-3-0, 0-1-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
North American NAU 3 2 5
Louisiana Christian LCU 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer Recap: North American at Louisiana Christian

Stallions Strike Fast: Counter-Attack Strategy

Men's Soccer Recap: North American at Louisiana Christian

Date/Time: September 25, 2025 – 7:47 PM
Location: Wildcat Field – Pineville, Louisiana
Attendance: 176
Written By Rev. Justin C. Jackson

Final Score

  • North American University (2-2-1, 1-0-0): 5

  • Louisiana Christian (2-3-0, 0-1-0): 2

Recap

Pineville, LA – The Stallions traveled to Wildcat Field ready to test their counter-attack strategy, pulling straight from last year's winning playbook. From the opening whistle, North American executed with precision, taking advantage of every turnover and transition opportunity. The result was a dominant 5-2 victory over Louisiana Christian, showcasing the effectiveness of a quick-strike approach against a disciplined RRAC opponent.

The first half set the tone. Wilman Landaverde opened the scoring early with a penalty at 5:46. Just seven minutes later, Flynn Faulkner added a strike off a feed from Sandile Mdauli, and Mdauli himself scored the third goal in the 32nd minute, finishing a 1v1 against the goalkeeper.

In the second half, LCU responded with goals from Duarte Mendes and Aran Vivar, but the Stallions answered quickly. Sandile Mdauli scored his second goal in the 49th minute, followed by Kaan Celebi finishing a fast transition in the 81st minute to seal the 5-2 win.

Highlights

  • Counter-Attack Mastery – Quick transitions turned turnovers into high-percentage scoring opportunities.

  • Clinical Finishing – Each strike capitalized on open space, demonstrating precise execution from midfield to forward.

  • Defensive Discipline – Gino Burioni recorded 9 saves while absorbing LCU pressure, allowing the Stallions to strike first and often.

Key Players

North American University

  • Sandile Mdauli (CM) – 3 goals, 1 assist, the engine of the counter-attack

  • Wilman Landaverde (RW) – 1 goal, 1 assist, key in both finishing and setup

  • Flynn Faulkner (CM) – 1 goal, 1 assist, orchestrating plays from midfield

  • Kaan Celebi (M) – Added the decisive fifth goal

  • Gino Burioni (GK) – 90 minutes, 9 saves

Louisiana Christian

  • Duarte Mendes (F) – 1 goal

  • Aran Vivar (F) – 1 goal, 1 assist

  • Juan Ramirez (GK) – 46 minutes, 1 save

Word From the Coach

Head Coach Dane Smith praised the Stallions' execution:

"We knew LCU would be aggressive, so we focused on patience, absorbing pressure, and hitting them fast on the break. That's how you get results in the RRAC."

The counter-attack strategy, pulled straight from last year's playbook, clearly paid off as the Stallions left Pineville with a statement win.
Now Get Those Hooves Up!  And Gooooooooooooooo Stallionsssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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