INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #7 Florida Tech 1, Embry-Riddle 2 OT
Records:Â Florida Tech (3-1-1, 0-1-0 SSC) | Embry-Riddle (4-1-0, 2-0-0 SSC)
Locations:Â Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium | Daytona Beach, Fla.
STATS OF THE MATCH:Â
- It was a defensive stalemate between the Panthers and Eagles in the first half with neither team getting many opportunities.Â
- Tech had a 4-2 edge in shots over the first 45 minutes while ERAU had a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks.Â
- In the 55th minute, Marem Ndiongue scored on a left-footed shot to the top corner to put Tech up 1-0. Vilma Ferdfelt was credited with the assist.Â
- The Eagles controlled possession after Tech's goal and outshot the Panthers 7-3 in the second half.
- With less than two minutes to go in regulation, ERAU's Sofia Munthe Nilsson knocked in a shot off the post from close range to tie the contest at 1-1 and force overtime.Â
- In the 95th minute, ERAU's Marie Myhrvold Seim beat Maria Sanchez Recuero on a shot to the top corner off an assist from Munthe Nilsson to hand the Eagles a 2-1 overtime win.Â
- Ndiongue and Ferdfelt each had two shots in the game to lead Tech while three other Panthers took one shot.
- ERAU led in shots 11-7, shots on goal 8-3, and corner kicks 9-2.
- Sanchez Recuero made six saves in the game.
COACHES CORNER:
"Tonight was obviously a tough one for us result wise," said head coach
Ryan Moon. "It's never easy to go into overtime after conceding so late in the game - the momentum isn't with you and tactically you have to adjust a lot quickly. It'll be a great game to look back on and reflect tomorrow. I'm proud of the hard work the girls put in and their togetherness - those things have been of the highest quality every game this season. We'll learn from tonight, shake it off quickly and look towards the weekend for our next challenge."
BEYOND THEÂ BOXSCORE:
- Florida Tech drops to 3-5-2 all-time against Embry-Riddle. This was the first overtime game in the series.Â
- Panthers had their 466-minute streak without conceding a goal ended by the Eagles' tally in the second half.Â
UP NEXT:Â Florida Tech hosts Barry in SSC play on Saturday, Sept. 25, at Rick Stottler Field. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
For the latest news, updates and information on the Florida Tech women's soccer team, visit FloridaTechSports.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Panthers news by following Florida Tech Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Â
Â