Jacksonville, Fla. - The Central Arkansas Men's Soccer Team travels to Florida to take on holding champions of Jacksonville in an ASUN match that could see the Bears clinch a spot in the ASUN Championships.
TEAM NEWS
The Bears are looking to return multiple players back to full health including
Alberto Suarez, the captain of the side. Alongside Suarez is
Rubyn Gill and
Edoardo Merci, who both look to get back fit for the match after missing the last match against SIUE.
Katsuyoshi Kimishima and
Karim Diao are back at 100% after recovering from small knocks earlier this season.
FORM GUIDE
Central Arkansas is looking to snap a three game losing streak after having dropped their first ASUN match to Stetson last Saturday and falling in overtime to SIUE on Tuesday. The Bears are currently 2-0 on the road in ASUN action and 3-3 overall while playing away.
Jacksonville comes into the match tied for third in the table after beating Liberty 2-0 last time out. The Dolphins are currently 3-7 on the season with a 2-2 record in ASUN play. The side boasts a 2-1 record at home and are 1-0 at home in ASUN action.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Alberto Suarez is currently tied for the most goals in the ASUN with six, with
Vicent Abaso and
Karim Diao both on four goals this season.
Edoardo Merci and
Jonathan Randall both hold four assists ahead of the match.
Zach Schawl holds just a 1.25 GAA through his nine starts this season.
MATCHUP HISTORY
This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
Kickoff for the Bears and Dolphins is set for 6 P.M. CT in Jacksonville.Â
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