AVE MARIA, FL - In their SUN Conference opener, Warner Royals Men's Soccer faced a resilient Ave Maria (FL), leading to a gripping 3-3 final score on September 18, 2024, at Gyrene Field in Ave Maria, Florida. Despite strong efforts from both sides, the Royals couldn't secure a win, leading to a match finish with both teams deadlocked.

Warner started the match on high, with Joseph Street netting a goal at 23:58. Ave Maria levelled the score before half-time as Mateo Rolon found the back of the net at 38:08. The Royals found their rhythm again when Bryce Himes, assisted by Chad McAuliff, scored at 41:42. The second half saw continuous exchange of goals, with Vlad Andersen extending Warner's lead at 82:08. However, Ave Maria did not back down, as Rolon and Sava Cadjenovic struck successively at 82:49 and 85:54 to even the scoreline.

The match saw its share of intensity through disciplinary actions as well. Bryce Himes received two yellow cards, and his teammates Gustavo Infante and Vlad Andersen were also cautioned with yellow cards. In a crucial turn of events, Ave Maria's Tim Martin was shown a red card, adding further drama to the match. Goalkeeper Gustavo Infante's efforts were notable despite the draw.

Looking forward, the Warner Royals aim to recover from this draw when they host Webber International Warriors at Royals Soccer Field in Lake Wales, FL, on September 21, 2024.