Box Score FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Behind a golden goal from junior Edu Capote, the Florida Southern College men's soccer program defeated Nova Southeastern University on Saturday night. The goal came in the fourth minute of overtime, in a Sunshine State Conference match.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- For the second time in as many games, the Mocs (2-2-3; 1-0-2 SSC) scored first. Senior midfielder Eneko Lasheras let loose a rocket from just outside of the box into the upper 90, just 3:52 into the match.
- At the 28:17 mark, Nova Southeastern (3-2-2; 0-1-1 SSC) tied the score at one, as Henrik Berg beat FSC freshman keeper AJ Pearce.
- Late in the second half, NSU carried momentum, only to have Pearce make several spectacular saves. The back line for the Mocs provided vital support.
- In overtime, the Mocs played inspired in the front. The first opportunity FSC had was all that was needed, as Capote came down the wing, and struck from the edge of the box to end the match.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Florida Southern has now played into overtime in four of its seven matches, including the last three consecutive.
- Pearce made his second straight start in goal for the Mocs, making nine saves tonight against NSU. Pearce sports a 1-0-1 record.
- Lasheras and Capote each scored their first goals of the season.
- FSC has had balanced scoring so far this season. Seven different players have scored through nine games. Only Jacob Ling-Vannerus has scored multiple goals, with three.
- Nova Southeastern, who had received votes in the most recent United Soccer Coaches national poll, outshot Florida Southern 19-12, and held an 8-1 advantage on corner kicks.
QUOTING COACH CARLSON
"I'm really proud of our guys and their effort these past three games. It was great to see them pull through together as a team and get a win against a really talented Nova team."
UP NEXT
The Mocs return home on Oct. 5, to host Lynn University at 7:00 p.m.
