Calli Berrang scored in the 51st minute as Embry-Riddle (FL) defeated Rollins College Women’s Soccer 1-0 on Sept. 23 at Cahall-Sandspur Field in Winter Park. The match was scoreless at halftime before Berrang’s goal gave Embry-Riddle (FL) the lead. Rollins finished with four shots on goal, while Embry-Riddle (FL) recorded two.
Embry-Riddle (FL) improved to 5-0-4 overall and 1-0-2 in Sunshine State Conference play. Rollins fell to 5-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play. The result marked Rollins’ first conference loss of the season.
Rollins misses early penalty opportunity
Rollins created its best first-half opportunity in the 27th minute when Alayna Townsend broke free toward goal and created a penalty opportunity. Emma McMurry took the attempt, but her shot went over the crossbar. The match remained scoreless.
Rollins also threatened in the 33rd minute when a cross sailed over Ella Richardson. Neither team scored before halftime, leaving the match tied 0-0 after 45 minutes.
Berrang delivers the deciding goal
Embry-Riddle (FL) broke through in the 51st minute to take a 1-0 lead. Berrang scored the goal, with Lauryn Mateo and Agnes Vigholm credited with assists.
Rollins pushed for an equalizer as the match entered its closing stages. The Tars earned a corner with six minutes remaining and another with less than a minute to play, but neither opportunity produced a goal.
Embry-Riddle (FL) threatened after forcing a turnover late in the match, but McMurry made a tackle to prevent the deficit from growing. Rollins made one final push after its last corner but could not find the tying goal before time expired.
What comes next for Rollins College Women’s Soccer
Rollins College Women’s Soccer will return to Cahall-Sandspur Field on Sept. 30. Rollins will host Lynn at 7 p.m. The match will be the team’s next opportunity to add to its 2-1 conference record.
FSB Take
Rollins had the better total of shots on goal, 4-2, but could not convert its penalty opportunity or find an equalizer after Berrang’s second-half goal. The 1-0 result moved Embry-Riddle (FL) to 1-0-2 in Sunshine State Conference play and dropped Rollins to 2-1. Rollins will next face Lynn at home on Sept. 30.
Source: Original report