WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Michael Lawrence's late goal gave the Sharks a lead in the second half. However, the Sailfish were able to sneak one through in the closing minutes of the match. The Nova Southeastern Sharks and the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish end tonight's SSC match-up in a 2-2 draw.
INSIDE THE MATCH
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 2, Palm Beach Atlantic 2
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern (6-5-4, 5-3-2), Palm Beach Atlantic (8-5-2, 4-4-2)
LOCATION: West Palm Beach, Fla. | PBA SOCCER/LACROSSE COMPLEX
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Sharks started off the match aggressively on the offensive side of the ball, putting pressure on the Sailfish defense.
- Lawrence set the tempo for NSU, putting the first points on the board. Nick Brisevac was the assist man on the goal, providing a beautiful setup for Lawrence.
- Eduardo D'Avino was lockdown, not allowing a single shot past him in the first half.
- 15 minutes into the second half, Palm Beach Atlantic was able to get a point on the board.
- But Lawrence would not be denied, scoring his second goal of the game, thanks to a great pass by Aleks Berg.
- In the closing minutes of the match, the Sailfish were able to sneak one by D'Avino to tie the game at 2 in the 81st minute.
- Despite a strong offensive attack by the Sharks, they were unable to get another one in goal, ending tonight's match in a draw.
STAT OF THE MATCH
This was the second multi-goal game of the year for
Michael Lawrence.
UPCOMING
The Sharks will gear up for the Sunshine State Conference tournament, tournament play begins Monday, October 31st.
