INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Florida Tech 1, #20 Nova Southeastern
Records: Florida Tech (3-3, 1-2 SSC) | Nova Southeastern (5-1-1, 2-1 SSC)
Locations: Rick Stottler Field | Melbourne, Fla.
STATS OF THE MATCH:
- The visting Sharks controlled the offensive momentum during the first half, and had an advantage in shots 5-2
- In the 22nd minute, Nova Southeastern scrambled into Panther territory. A cross from the left side by Odei Arrieta to Aleks Berg put the Sharks on the board.
- The Panthers came out into the second half looking for the equalizer, putting up an offensive challenge.
- A free kick by Julien Remiti flew into the box in perfect position for Juan Masqueda to head the ball into the lower ride side of the net.
- The next 20 minutes were a battle for both teams, but ultimately the Sharks were able to take the lead with four minutes remaining after a Farid Sar-Sar header slid past Panther goalie Nick Brady.
- Nova Southeastern edged out the Panthers in shots 9-4, shots on goal 6-4, and corner kicks 5-3.
- Both teams tied with 13 fouls a piece
- Brady recorded 4 saves on the day while Alberto Ciroi posted 3 saves for the Sharks.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Florida Tech moves to 12-5-1 all-time against Nova Southeastern
- The Sharks have won three out of the last four outings
- The 2-1 loss was the smallest margin of victory all-time for Nova Southeastern
UP NEXT: Florida Tech travels to Dayton Beach for an SSC matchup Embry-Riddle on Tuesday Oct. 5, at the ERAU Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
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