Genesis Hernandez scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 54th minute as No. 18 Nova Southeastern Women’s Soccer defeated Barry University 3-2 on Sept. 23 at MDC Soccer Stadium in Kendall, Fla. The Sunshine State Conference victory improved Nova Southeastern’s record to 5-0-2 overall and 2-0-1 in league play. Barry University fell to 6-1-2 overall and 0-1-2 in conference competition.
Lova Korpas opened the scoring for Nova Southeastern in the 22nd minute, finishing a chance assisted by Valeria Vasquez Hernandez. Barry University answered with two goals in a 23-second span in the 36th minute, with Olivia Bradley and Ida Mattsson scoring to put Barry ahead 2-1. Kristina Syragakis tied the match at 2-2 in the 43rd minute with assists from Maja Isaksson and Hernandez.
Hernandez Provides the Decisive Finish
Hernandez restored Nova Southeastern’s lead in the 54th minute on an assist from Maria Jansen. The goal stood as the eventual game-winner, giving the Sharks a 3-2 advantage. Nova Southeastern recorded eight shots on goal, while Barry University finished with six.
Barry University applied pressure during the closing stretch, but Gretchen Duttenhofer made three saves in the final 10 minutes to preserve the victory. The result gave Nova Southeastern its fifth win of the season and kept the team unbeaten through seven matches. No. 18 Nova Southeastern Women’s Soccer also remained unbeaten in Sunshine State Conference play.
Next Match
Nova Southeastern will continue Sunshine State Conference play against the Florida Southern Mocs on Saturday, Sept. 26. The match is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Barnett Athletic Complex in Lakeland, Fla. It will be the team’s next opportunity to add to its unbeaten conference start.
FSB Take
Nova Southeastern recovered from Barry University’s two-goal burst and answered with goals from Syragakis and Hernandez before halftime and in the second half. Hernandez’s goal supplied the difference, while Duttenhofer’s late saves protected the one-goal margin. The upcoming match against the Florida Southern Mocs gives Nova Southeastern another Sunshine State Conference test.
Source: Original report