Saint Leo University defeated Palm Beach Atlantic 4-1 in a Sunshine State Conference women’s soccer match Saturday, Sept. 26, in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Lions scored all four of their goals after halftime following a scoreless opening 45 minutes.
The victory moved Saint Leo to 3-3-0 overall and 1-2-0 in conference play. Palm Beach Atlantic was listed at 4-3-2 overall and 0-2-1 in the conference after the match.
Saint Leo breaks through after halftime
Annika Schuller opened the scoring for Saint Leo by converting a penalty kick in the 52nd minute at 51:10. Palm Beach Atlantic conceded an own goal in the 64th minute at 63:35, giving the Lions a 2-0 lead.
Ilaria Miclet added another Saint Leo goal at 64:40, with Chloe Froese providing the assist. Palm Beach Atlantic cut into the deficit in the 79th minute at 78:17 when Kendall Popp scored on a play assisted by Meren Patton.
Saint Leo answered with another Palm Beach Atlantic own goal in the 85th minute at 84:32. The play completed the scoring and secured the 4-1 victory for the Lions.
Lions control the statistical battle
Saint Leo outshot Palm Beach Atlantic 25-8 and held a 14-2 advantage in shots on goal. The Lions also led 7-3 in corner kicks, held a 54%-46% edge in possession and were listed with a 2-1 advantage in offsides.
Froese led Saint Leo with eight shots and five shots on goal. Schuller and Miclet each scored for the Lions, while Addison Pitts made one save in the victory.
FSB Take
Saint Leo University women’s soccer turned a scoreless first half into a four-goal conference victory. The Lions combined Schuller’s penalty kick, Miclet’s goal assisted by Froese and two Palm Beach Atlantic own goals while producing a 25-8 advantage in shots.
Source: Original report