Nova Southeastern Women’s Soccer remained unbeaten in Sunshine State Conference play with a 2-0 victory over Embry-Riddle (FL) on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium in Daytona Beach, Florida. The result improved Nova Southeastern to 7-0-4 overall and 4-0-3 in conference play. Embry-Riddle (FL) dropped to 5-3-4 overall and 1-3-2 in Sunshine State Conference play.
Kristina Syragakis opened the scoring in the third minute with an assist from Maja Isaksson. Genesis Hernandez added the second goal in the 27th minute, with Ella Niemela providing the assist. The two first-half goals gave Nova Southeastern a 2-0 lead at halftime.
Nova Southeastern Scores Early
Syragakis put Nova Southeastern ahead just three minutes into the match. Hernandez extended the advantage before the halfway point of the first half, giving the Sharks an early cushion.
Both teams finished with five shots on goal. Embry-Riddle (FL) pushed for a response, but Nova Southeastern maintained its two-goal advantage through the remainder of the match.
Ewa Sikora Records Shutout
Goalkeeper Ewa Sikora made five saves for Nova Southeastern and recorded the shutout. She stopped a shot from Embry-Riddle (FL)’s Ebba Fjordskaer in the 57th minute.
Nova Southeastern’s defense held Embry-Riddle (FL) scoreless after the Sharks took their first-half lead. The victory kept Nova Southeastern unbeaten in Sunshine State Conference play.
What Comes Next
Nova Southeastern is scheduled to host the Rollins College Tars on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
FSB Take
Nova Southeastern Women’s Soccer secured another conference result by scoring twice in the opening 27 minutes and protecting the lead. Syragakis and Hernandez supplied the goals, while Sikora’s five saves helped complete the shutout. The Sharks will next face the Rollins College Tars in Fort Lauderdale.
Source: Original report