Box Score FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Nova Southeastern defended their home turf, completing a clean-sheet against Shaw, and defeating the Bears 2-0 on Wednesday.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Score: Nova Southeastern 2, Shaw 0
Records: Nova Southeastern 6-3-1, Shaw 3-7
Location: NSU Soccer Complex | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Henrik Berg was aggressive for NSU, trying to get the Sharks on the board with three consecutive shots on goal near the 30-minute mark.
- Nova Southeastern was able to find the back of the net, as Nick Brisevac beat the Shaw keeper following an assist from Manu Schwarz.
- NSU dominated the first 45-minutes, outshooting the Bears 10-1.
- Shaw's lone opportunity on goal came in the 40th minute, but was turned away by Shark Keeper, Alberto Ciroi.
- Matty Cornish was fouled inside the box, leading to a penalty kick in the 77th minute of the match. Cornish finished the opportunity, giving NSU a 2-0 advantage.
- The Sharks defense stifeld the Bears for the remainder of the game, keeping SU off the scoreboard, as Nova Southeastern earned its third shutout victory of the season.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- The 2-0 victory over Shaw ended a two-game losing streak for the Sharks, as NSU heads into the final five matches of the season with positive momentum.
STATS OF THE NIGHT
- Nova Southeastern outshot Shaw 14-2 for the match, dominating the offensive side of the ball.
UP NEXT
The Sharks will travel to Eckerd to take on the Tritons in Sunshine State Conference action on Sat., Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. For complete coverage, visit the
schedule page on NSUSharks.com, or follow the Sharks on Instagram and Twitter at @NSU_MSoccer.
