FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The No. 2-seeded Nova Southeastern Women's Soccer team punched its ticket to the Sunshine State Conference Championship match with a thrilling 3-2 double-overtime victory over No. 3-seeded Florida Tech on Thursday evening at Amerant Bank Field at NSU Soccer Stadium. Kristina Syragakis netted the game-winning golden goal in the 102nd minute, while Ewa Sikora made 16 saves to help the Sharks overcome a late Panthers rally.
Score: #2-Seed Nova Southeastern 3 | #3-Seed Florida Tech 2
Records: #2-Seed Nova Southeastern (11-0-5, 6-0-4 SSC) | #3-Seed Florida Tech (13-2-5, 6-1-3 SSC)
Location: Amerant Bank Field at NSU Soccer Stadium | Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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- Nova Southeastern struck first in the 13th minute when Kristina Syragakis finished a pass from Maria Jansen, giving the Sharks an early 1-0 advantage.
- The Sharks doubled their lead in the 22nd minute as Genesis Hernandez found the back of the net off another assist from Jansen, extending the NSU lead to 2-0 before halftime.
- Goalkeeper Ewa Sikora was outstanding throughout the match, repeatedly denying the Panthers' attack and helping Nova Southeastern maintain its two-goal cushion despite relentless pressure from Florida Tech.
- Florida Tech broke through in the 75th minute when Maria Rojas converted a feed from Alice Mottershead, cutting the Sharks' lead to 2-1.
- The Panthers found an equalizer with just 44 seconds remaining in regulation as Ada Geier scored to force overtime and cap a dramatic comeback attempt.
- In the 102nd minute, Syragakis delivered the decisive moment, scoring the golden goal to send the Sharks into the SSC Championship match with a 3-2 double-overtime victory.
- Sikora finished the night with 16 saves, one of her highest totals of the season, while Syragakis recorded her first multi-goal performance of the year with the opening goal and match-winner.
With the semifinal victory, the Sharks advance to the SSC Tournament Championship against #1-Seed Eckerd College, their next match is set for Sunday, Nov. 8, at Johnson Field in St.Petersburg, Fla.
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