University of North Florida
University of Tampa (exhibition)
Ospreys Kickoff Season with Exhibition
8/15/2009 8:39:36 PM | Women's Soccer
The two teams battled for 90-minutes with the final result ending in a 0-0 tie.
JACKSONVILLLE, Fla.-The University of North Florida women's soccer team officially began the 2009 sports season with an exhibition match against in-state foe University of Tampa at Hodges Stadium on Saturday evening.
The two teams battled for 90-minutes with the final result ending in a 0-0 tie.
“I am very happy with their effort tonight,” head coach Linda Hamilton remarked after the match. “Even though we didn't score any goals tonight, we didn't give up any goals. I thought both of our goalkeepers played great tonight. Hopefully, this will lead into improvement for next week.”
Each team used a pair of goalies in the match. The Ospreys began the match with senior captain Rachael Howard who recorded all three saves for UNF. Brittany Hahn recorded some minutes between the pipes, tallying 25 solid minutes for the Ospreys.
Offensively, Michele Larrinaga paced the Ospreys with four shots, including two shots on goal, while Anna-Kaye Logan recorded a pair of shots with a shot on goal.
UNF opened the second half of play with a shot on goal from 20 yards out, but the
The Ospreys' best opportunity to score came with 27 minutes remaining in the match. Senior Elena Luzins crossed a good ball but it was just out of reach of a wide open Caitlin Kovacs.
UNF threatened again when
With four minutes remaining in regulation, the Ospreys made two shot attempts with one shot sailing just over the crossbar.
The Ospreys kickoff the regular season with a home match on Friday, Aug. 21, as they take on the Florida Institute of Technology in a match set for 7 p.m. at Hodges Stadium.
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