Colubiale’s Golden Goal Gives Women’s Soccer Three-Straight Wins

Sunday, September 18

Jacksonville, Fla.

1:00 p.m.

University of North Florida

4-3-2

Campbell

5-4

OT 2

Campbell

North Florida

Photo by: Todd Drexler

Colubiale’s Golden Goal Gives Women’s Soccer Three-Straight Wins

9/18/2016 4:24:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Scott Fitzgerald | Athletic Communications

Box Score (PDF)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sophomore Krista Colubiale headed in the game-winning goal in the opening minutes of the first overtime to help North Florida (4-3-2) defeat Campbell, 2-1 on a sweltering afternoon at Hodges Stadium. The Ospreys closed out their non-conference schedule by winning three of their last four matches.

Goals
67' –UNF: Alexis Bredeau (Unassisted)
79' – CU: Kylee Arno (Assist: Christine Kindt)
93' – UNF: Krista Colubiale (Assist: Sarah Wasser)

Match Summary
North Florida drew a corner kick just two minutes into the first overtime session when Sarah Wasser had her shot blocked out of bounds. On the corner kick attempt, Wasser served a ball into the middle of the six-yard line where Colubiale rose and headed the ball in for the game-winning goal. The score was Colubiale's third of the season and the assist moved Wasser into a tie for the team lead with three.

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Neither team was able to get on the scoreboard over the first 45 minutes of play. Much like Friday night, Alexis Bredeau was able to break the scoreless tie with her team-leading fifth of the season. She took a Campbell turnover in the midfield and blasted a long distance shot outside the box that went over the head of the Camel keeper.

A little over 11 minutes later, Campbell (5-4) was able to force overtime thanks a game-tying goal by Kylee Arno in the 79^th minute, her first goal of the season. The Camels were able to create chances on the North Florida side of the field, firing 15 shots off, including 10 in the first half.

The North Florida defense held strong, turning away four Campbell shots on goal. Senior Victoria Ekeli, the reigning ASUN Defensive Player of the Week, made three saves in the first half and another in the second to record her third win of the season.

Victoria Ekeli punches one over the net. No score with just under ten minutes left in the 1st. https://t.co/OAtQ2uEXen
— UNF Women's Soccer (@OspreyWSOC) September 18, 2016

Other Game Notes
-The Campbell goal was the first by an Osprey opponent in 347 minutes of play. It was the first goal allowed by Ekeli and the Osprey defense since Sept. 9 vs. Furman
-The win over Campbell is the first since 2007 for the Ospreys who tied the all-time series at 3-3-1. The Camels were members of the ASUN from 2005-2010.
-The Ospreys are 4-0 this season when Krista Colubiale registers a point. She has nine points (3g, 3a) this season, the second most on the team.
-Bredeau tied a career-high with her fifth goal of the season. She scored five in 19 games her freshman year.
-On-field temperatures peaked at 96 degrees with a feel-like number over 100 degrees.

From Coach Confer
On the Competiveness
"Today was a hard fought game on both ends of the field, Campbell is a well coached team and we knew they would be a difficult opponent. We faced some adversity today with a few injuries but again our depth was key and I'm proud of the players that came off the bench."

On the goals
"AB (Alexis Bredeau) did a great job of anticipating a short pass off a free kick and scored a great goal. Krista (Colubiale) put forth an outstanding effort getting her head on a great service from Sarah (Wasser)."

Weekend effort and moving forward
"Overall I'm very pleased with the effort we showed today to find a way to get a result after giving up the tying goal. I'm happy to have this kind of momentum heading into the start of conference play."

Up Next: The Ospreys begin Atlantic Sun Conference play on Saturday when they host cross-town rival Jacksonville in the River City Rumble on Saturday night.