JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida women's soccer put forth 20 shots, but visiting Queens was able to squeak by unscathed as the Ospreys (4-6-2, 3-3-1 ASUN) played to a scoreless draw against the Royals (2-7-5, 2-4-2 ASUN) Thursday, October 13.
UNF dominated in the shots department, tallying 11 in the first half while only conceding two shots in each frame. Defense was key for UNF as
Allyna Thurston and
Averi Walraven both played the full 90 minutes, a season high for Walraven.
Zara Siassi,
Allie Fekany and Walraven all put up three or more shots each as the Ospreys piled the pressure on the Royals continuously.
UNF ended the match outshooting Queens 20-4, but were unable to break through the Royals defense as the Ospreys picked up a point in the first of the final four regular season matches.
UNF 0, Queens 0
Inside the Match
- First Half: UNF continued its trend of putting up shots early with three attempts in the first ten minutes … throughout the rest of the first half the Ospreys notched nine more shots, putting its total to 11 at halftime … Walraven led the team with three shots in the half with one going off the post.
- Second Half: The Ospreys defense played a key role in the second frame, keeping the ball in UNF's striking half … keeper Sofia Miliancano put up her second-straight clean sheet with the help of a stingy backline … a fast paced counter attack from the Royals saw them through on goal, but a crucial sliding challenge from Allyna Thurston kept the score even … Chloe Lynch and Sophia Hayag had two of the best looks on frame all evening … Lynch's shot from the top of the box sailed high, while Hayag had her shot saved … all told, the Ospreys put up 20 shots on the Royals, the most since a 1-1 draw with Winthrop back on September 11.
Leaders By the Numbers
UNF
- Zara Siassi and Fekany | 4 shots
- Miliancano | 90 minutes, 1 save
- Jersi Dadah | 2 shots on goal
- Five players | 90 minutes
Queens
- Logan Farrelly | 3 shots, 1 on goal
- Erica Turner | 90 minutes, 8 saves
Post Match Comments
Notes
- The Ospreys put up 20 shots for the second time this season as well as eight shots on target
- This is just the second tie for UNF this season, the first coming at Winthrop on September 11
- Dadah has put up at least two shots for the last eight games. Her total stands at 27 for the season
- Miliancano notched her third clean sheet of the season only facing one shot against Queens (N.C.)
- Siassi leads the Ospreys in minutes played with a total of 1045, starting and playing every game so far
- Five players withstood the full 90 minutes, helping contribute to a third clean sheet in four games
- UNF is 10-7-3 in matches played in October under head coach Eric Faulconer
- The Ospreys lead the all-time series against Queens (N.C.) with a 3-1-1 record
Up Next
The Ospreys continue a four-match home stand Sunday against ASUN frontrunner, Liberty, at 1 p.m.
