Nell Doe scored twice, including the game-winning goal in the 83rd minute, as Eckerd College women’s soccer rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Rollins 2-1 on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Winter Park, Fla.
Rollins took a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute and held that advantage at halftime. Eckerd created several opportunities before the break, with Jillian Doerger, Freija Aflenzer, Abby Knipp and Anaya Thomas each putting shots on target during the half.
Eckerd held a 9-8 edge in shots at halftime but entered the break trailing. The loss was Rollins’ only lead of the match, as Eckerd responded with two goals after halftime.
Doe sparks Eckerd’s comeback
Eckerd came out aggressively in the second half. Amy Woodhead tested the Rollins goalkeeper in the 53rd minute, and Doe equalized two minutes later on an assist from Knipp.
The Eckerd College attack continued to apply pressure after the equalizer. Woodhead forced three more saves, while Ashley Nelson added a shot on target in the 70th minute.
Doe scored again in the 83rd minute to put Eckerd ahead 2-1. The goal completed her two-goal performance and gave Eckerd just over seven minutes to protect the lead.
Goalkeeper Madi Winn made a save in the 89th minute to preserve the victory. Eckerd extended its unbeaten streak to 11 games and remained undefeated in Sunshine State Conference play.
Eckerd controls the match statistics
Eckerd dominated the second half, outshooting Rollins 11-2. The Eckerd College women’s soccer team finished with a 20-10 advantage in shots and held a 12-5 edge in shots on goal.
Eckerd also held a 14-3 advantage in corner kicks. Rollins received its goal from Sophia Puccia, with Emma McMurry and Sophia Harutunian credited with the assists.
After the match, Eckerd was listed at 7-2-6 overall and 4-0-4 in Sunshine State Conference play. Eckerd will visit Barry on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m., then host Palm Beach Atlantic on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. The Tritons are also scheduled to host an opponent listed as TBD on Nov. 2 at a time to be announced.
FSB Take
Eckerd College women’s soccer answered a 1-0 halftime deficit with sustained second-half pressure and two goals from Doe. The 11-2 second-half shot advantage and Winn’s late save reflected Eckerd’s control of the match from both ends of the field.
The victory extended Eckerd’s unbeaten streak to 11 games and preserved its undefeated Sunshine State Conference record. The next scheduled match is at Barry on Oct. 21.
Source: Original report