Florida National University women’s soccer fell 2-0 to Florida Memorial University on Sept. 22 at Milander Park in Hialeah, Fla. Javine McKnight scored Florida Memorial University’s first goal in the 58th minute, and Lumturie Berushi added an unassisted goal later in the second half.
Florida National University entered the match with a 0-5-1 record, while Florida Memorial University entered at 5-3-0. A two-hour lightning delay in the 38th minute interrupted the opening half and delayed its completion.
Lightning delay interrupts first half
Florida National University created five shots at goal during the first half. Natalya Paula, Mara Graef and Latyfath Ubeda each had a scoring opportunity during the opening 20 minutes.
Florida Memorial University also applied pressure before the delay, with Angelina Carreno and Paula recording blocks. Lightning stopped play in the 38th minute, and the two-hour interruption delayed the completion of the final minutes of the first half.
Florida Memorial University scores twice after halftime
McKnight broke the scoreless tie in the 58th minute with an assist from Rudo Marufu. Berushi then scored Florida Memorial University’s second goal without an assist.
Florida Memorial University finished with six shots on goal, compared with four for Florida National University. Andrea Oropeza made two saves for Florida National University.
Marufu, McKnight and Jasmine Sawyers received yellow cards for Florida Memorial University. Gabriella Quezada was the only Florida National University player to receive a yellow card.
Florida National University heads to Florida Polytechnic University
Florida National University is scheduled to seek its first win Saturday at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, Fla. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on Sept. 26.
The match will be Florida National University’s next opportunity to end its 0-5-1 start. The team produced five first-half shots at goal against Florida Memorial University but was held scoreless in the 2-0 loss.
FSB Take
Florida National University created early opportunities but could not convert them after a two-hour lightning interruption. Florida Memorial University scored twice after halftime, leaving Florida National University to pursue its first win at Florida Polytechnic University on Saturday.
Source: Original report