Polk State College women’s soccer ended its season with a 5-0 loss to Miami Dade College in the FCSAA Tournament semifinals Thursday in Melbourne. Miami Dade College scored twice in the first half and added three goals after halftime. The result left Polk State with a 5-6-2 record.
Polk State finished the season with its lowest loss total in three years. Miami Dade College defeated Polk State 5-0 and 5-1 in the teams’ two regular-season meetings. The semifinal loss was Miami Dade College’s third victory over Polk State this season and accounted for three of Polk State’s six losses.
Miami Dade College pulls away after halftime
Miami Dade College scored first in the opening half, but Polk State had opportunities to respond. Laura Sofia and Isabella O’Sullivan each had chances to find the net, but neither attempt resulted in a goal. Miami Dade College doubled its lead before halftime.
Miami Dade College added three goals in the second half to secure the semifinal victory. Rhyan Galyon scored two goals for Miami Dade College. Polk State recorded five shots in the match.
Sofia Zapata records season-high 13 saves
Polk State goalkeeper Sofia Zapata made 13 saves, a season-high total. Laura Sofia led Polk State with two shots. Jaycie Noble, Isabella O’Sullivan and Alayna Dial recorded one shot each.
Polk State players receive All-FCSAA honors
Polk State’s season included All-FCSAA recognition for Sofia Zapata and midfielder Kaylin Allen. The two players received their All-FCSAA plaques between the tournament semifinal matches. Their honors came as Polk State completed its season with a 5-6-2 record.
Miami Dade College advanced to the FCSAA Championship against No. 2 seed Daytona State College on Saturday. Daytona State College reached the championship match by defeating Eastern Florida State College 2-0 in the other semifinal. The source did not provide a kickoff time or venue for the championship.
FSB Take
Polk State College women’s soccer finished the season with a 5-6-2 record after facing Miami Dade College three times. The semifinal result reflected Miami Dade College’s control of the season series, while Sofia Zapata’s 13 saves marked her season-high total. Zapata and Kaylin Allen also received All-FCSAA recognition.
The loss ended Polk State’s FCSAA Tournament run in Melbourne. Polk State limited its season loss total to six, its lowest mark in three years. Miami Dade College moved on to face Daytona State College for the FCSAA Championship.
Source: Original report