Women's Soccer Caps Road Trip with 2-0 Shutout of North Alabama

Sunday, October 14

Florence, Ala.

1:00 p.m.

University of North Florida

7-7-1, 2-4-1

North Alabama

9-7, 3-3

North Florida

North Alabama

Thais Reiss and Kendra Hoffman give each other a hug to celebrate a goal

Photo by: Todd Drexler

Women's Soccer Caps Road Trip with 2-0 Shutout of North Alabama

10/14/2018 6:45:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: North Florida Athletics

North Alabama vs UNF Final Boxscore

FLORENCE, Ala. -- North Florida women's soccer got goals from its top two scorers en route to a 2-0 shutout road victory against ASUN newcomer North Alabama on Sunday afternoon.

GOALS
UNF - 8' Thais Reiss (Assist: Julia Martin)
UNF - 37' Kendra Hoffman (Assist: Lorena Cedeno)

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Playing in their third consecutive road tilt, North Florida got things started quickly as Julie Martin flipped a looping pass into the box where Thais Reiss slipped a well struck volley into the right side of the goal
- The Ospreys doubled their advantage in the closing minutes of the first half as Kendra Hoffman raced down a long service by Lorena Cedeno. Hoffman settled the ball, dribbled around the charging UNA keeper and touched a shot into the open net with the outside of her foot
- North Florida controlled the tempo of the game, outshooting the Lions 11-5 while earning a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks
- UNF goalkeeper Rhiannon Conelley recorded one save in earning her 7th win and 5th shutout of the year

QUICK KICKS
- The goals were the 6th of the season for Reiss and 5th for Hoffman
- Eight of UNF's 11 shots in the contest went on frame
- Reiss and Hoffman both tallied three shots each to pace the squad, with 7 different players attempting shots in the contest
- North Florida upped its season mark to 7-7-1 (2-4-1 ASUN) while North Alabama fell to 9-7 (3-3 ASUN)

CONFER COMMENTS
"I am extremely proud of our team today. Our backs were against the wall and we did what we needed to do today to earn an important three points for the win. We were very organized defensively and kept the offensive pressure on North Alabama throughout the match. We still have work to do and will need some help, but we live to play another day. We look forward to our match up with Liberty next Sunday." - Head coach Robin Confer

UP NEXT
North Florida closes out the regular season next Sunday at ASUN newcomer Liberty. UNF is currently in 7th place in the ASUN standings with the top six squads advancing to the conference championship tournament.