Nova Southeastern Men’s Soccer fell 3-1 to Florida Southern in Sunshine State Conference action Sept. 28 at Amerant Bank Feldield at NSU Soccer Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Eduardo Fontan Rodriguez scored Nova Southeastern’s equalizer in the 44th minute, but Florida Southern scored twice early in the second half to secure the victory.
The loss dropped Nova Southeastern to 1-6-0 overall and 0-4-0 in Sunshine State Conference play. Florida Southern improved to 8-1-0 overall and 3-0-0 in conference play. Florida Southern also held a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal.
Florida Southern Takes Early Lead
Florida Southern opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Ollie Stephens scored with an assist from Pablo Overfeld. The goal gave Florida Southern a 1-0 lead.
Nova Southeastern answered before halftime as Eduardo Fontan Rodriguez scored in the 44th minute with an assist from Kasper Kitchin. The goal sent the teams into halftime tied at 1-1.
Baierlein Scores Twice After Halftime
Florida Southern regained the lead in the 47th minute when Tim Baierlein scored with an assist from Darcy Moffat. The goal put Florida Southern ahead 2-1.
Baierlein scored again in the 53rd minute, this time with an assist from Luciano Schiaffini. The goal gave Florida Southern a 3-1 advantage and completed the scoring.
Next Match
Nova Southeastern will continue Sunshine State Conference play against Palm Beach Atlantic on Sept. 30. The match is scheduled for a 6 p.m. kickoff at PBA Soccer/Lacrosse Field in West Palm Beach, Florida.
FSB Take
Nova Southeastern erased an early deficit with a goal before halftime, but Florida Southern regained control with goals in the 47th and 53rd minutes. Nova Southeastern will have its next opportunity to respond when it visits Palm Beach Atlantic on Sept. 30.
Source: Original report