Women’s Soccer Falls to JU in ASUN Opener

Saturday, September 24

Jacksonville, Fla.

7:00 p.m.

University of North Florida

4-4-2

Jacksonville

3-6

Jacksonville

North Florida

Photo by: Todd Drexler

9/24/2016 10:06:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Scott Fitzgerald | Athletic Communications

Box Score (PDF)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville (3-6, 1-0 ASUN) scored the game's lone goal on a penalty kick in the 74^th minute to come away with a 1-0 victory over North Florida (4-4-2, 0-1 ASUN) in women's soccer version of the River City Rumble. The loss snaps a three-game, Osprey win streak.

Goals
74': JU – Maya Fischer (Penalty Kick)

Match Summary
The Ospreys were called for a foul from behind on a Jacksonville attack in the 74^th minute that occurred just inside the box according to the head official. The foul resulted in a penalty kick attempt for May Fishcher who tucked a shot into the upper right corner of the night for the eventual game-winner. The penalty kick goal was the first of the season for the Dolphins.

The game was littered with missed opportunities on both sides. The Ospreys delivered their second-highest shot output of the season winning the overall shot battle, 19-12. Of the 19 shots Osprey shots, seven went on goal. Two Osprey shots found the crossbar including a potential game-tying attempt in the 85^th minute of the foot of Alexis Bredeau

Jacksonville goalkeeper Sara Wicks recorded her first shutout of the season and made seven stops in 90 minutes. The win put a stop to a three-game winless stretch for the Dolphins.

Other Game Notes
-Jacksonville is unbeaten in its last nine meetings and own a 10-3-2 advantage in the all-time series.
-Bredeau led the Ospreys with six shots, three of which were turned away by Wicks. Katy Mixon came off the bench and fired four shots.
-Victoria Ekeli made four saves and played all 90 minutes for fifth-straight game.

From Coach Confer
On the performance
"This one is a tough one to swallow but you have to credit Jacksonville for a hard fought game. I was proud in the way we battled and am proud of the fight this team has shown not only tonight but in some of the adverse situations this season."

On the close opportunities
"We created some great chances, hit a few crossbars and had them pinned in their side of the field for a good amount of the game. In the end this is just one game and fortunately for us we will be at home the next two games for a pair of tough opponents."

Up Next: The Ospreys will be back at Hodges Stadium next Friday when they host Kennesaw State at 7:00 p.m.