Snelgrove goal nets tie with Seals Seahorses lose lead, rally to tie, 2-2SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 16, 2007) – Midfielder Josiah Snelgrove punched in a rebound off a corner kick in the 87th minute to give the Southern California Seahorses a 2-2 tie with the San Francisco Seals in a USL Premier Development League match Saturday at the University of San Francisco.
Forward Benjamin Page put the corner kick in the goal box to set up Snelgrove’s game-tying goal. It was the second consecutive 2-2 tie for the Seahorses; a week ago they rallied for a tie against the Los Angeles Storm.
The Seahorses (2-4-2) held a 1-0 lead at halftime, courtesy of a goal by Conan Hawkins in the 25th minute. Chris Leiva had the assist.
The Seals (3-4-1) dominated the first 30 minutes of the second half, scoring goals in the 73rd and 75th minutes.
Greg Larson went the distance in goal for the Seahorses and was credited with four saves.
The Seahorses play a road match against the Lancaster Rattlers at Palmdale High School next Saturday before returning home June 30 to face the San Jose Frogs at La Mirada High School’s Goodman Stadium.
The Southern California Seahorses play in the USL Premier Development League, the only national league giving elite amateur players a professional experience within United Soccer Leagues while retaining their amateur status. Founded in 1983 as a club, the Seahorses have traveled to more than 30 countries. They draw many of their players from local colleges, clubs and international soccer programs.