FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.- Florida Tech men's soccer pushed past Nova Southeastern, thanks to a penalty kick by Fabio Amaral.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #20 Florida Tech 1 , RV Nova Southeastern 0
Records: #20 Florida Tech (4-0-2, 1-0-1 SSC) | RV Nova Southeastern (3-2-2, 2-1 SSC)
Locations: NSU Soccer Complex | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
STATS OF THE MATCH:
- Both teams put up an even fight in the first half. Florida Tech held a 3-0 advantage on shots.
- Teams went into the half tied at 0-0.
- In the 86th minute of play, the Sharks were called for a foul in the box.
- Fabio Amaral found the back of the net, giving Tech a 1-0 lead with under five minutes of play left.
- Amaral's goal was his second of the season.
- Tech outshout NSU 10-5 including 5-3 shots on goal, and corner kicks 9-1.
- Luis Tovar Romero recorded three saves, while NSU's Eduardo D'avino recorded four saves.
- Tovar Romero recorded his fourth clean sheet on the season.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Florida Tech is now 23-10-4 all-time against Nova Southeastern.
- This is Florida Tech's first win over NSU since October 5, 2019.
- Amaral's goal was the fourth of his career.
UP NEXT: Florida Tech will head to St. Petersburg on Wednesday, Sept. 21 to face Eckerd. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m.
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