FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA – Despite a very strong first half, the Sharks were unable to finish the job. Nova Southeastern drops SSC rivalry against Barry 3-2.
INSIDE THE MATCH
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 2, Barry 3
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern (4-4-3, 3-3-1), Barry (8-1-2, 5-0-2)
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, FLA. | NSU Soccer Complex
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The game started with a strong defensive effort from both teams. NSU's Eduardo D'Avino had a spectacular save in the 24' of the match.
- Then Nick Brisevac tested the Buccaneers goalie and almost put the first points on the board for the Sharks with an impressive header.
- As the first half progressed, Aleks Berg took matters into his own hands and ripped a shot that ricocheted off of a Barry defender and propelled into the net. Which counted as a team goal, giving Nova Southeastern a 1-0 lead in the 14'.
- The Buccaneers wouldn't go away, scoring two quick goals in the 39' to give them a 2-1 lead.
- Midway through the second half, Barry scored again in the 59'.
- As the game neared a close, Milos Christoforou would not be denied, scoring an impressive goal in the 15' to cut into the Buccaneers lead, bringing the score to 3-2.
Despite a valiant effort by the Sharks offensively, it wasn't enough, dropping this contest against Barry.
UPCOMING
Nova Southeastern is on the road on Saturday, October 15th at 7:00 pm in Saint Leo, Florida as they take on Saint Leo.
