Tallahassee — Florida Soccer (18-2-3) advances to the College Cup with a 1-0 win Arkansas (13-5-5) Saturday night. The Seminoles’ game-winning goal was a Razorbacks own goal in the 53rd minute. FSU is 11-4-2 in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals.
With this victory, FSU has qualified for their 13th College Cup (third year in a row) and continues their efforts for the program’s fourth national title. Florida State now has her second-most College Cup appearances in NCAA history, behind only North Carolina State (30).this will be the head coach Brian PenskeFirst appearance in the College Cup.
The Seminole Soccer Complex was packed with 2,667 fans, breaking FSU’s postseason record. The Spirit Way Garage and Stadium Drive were also packed with fans. FSU is currently 55-2-1 at home in the NCAA Tournament. Florida State is also 3-0 against the Razorbacks.
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As in the Seminoles’ first three tournament games, the offense flourished in the second half. For the fourth time in this tournament, Knowles scored within the first ten minutes of the second half. Jenna Nicewanger I shook the ball to the post with a corner kick to a group of Razorbacks. An Arkansas defender slammed the ball into its own goal to give Florida State the lead:
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Own goal with Jenna’s corner kick! #OneTribe
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The Seminoles created many chances in the second half. The best chance was a rocket from. Clara Robbins It hit the crossbar and went off the net. Jody Brown They also had several chances, but could not convert either.FSU had 10 shots in the half as the Razorbacks goalie had to make seven saves.
Christina Roque They needed only one save in the second half to produce their seventh shutout of the season. FSU has produced eight shutouts in their last 10 tournament games, and they have allowed just one goal in his four games this postseason. The total number of shutouts on location is 26.
Arkansas finished the night with 11 shots, while the Seminoles had 13. Each team made his five corner kicks. All five of FSU’s corners came in the second half. The Seminoles committed just five fouls. Nice Wonger led the Seminoles with four shots (three on goal).
first half: Neither team could crack the scoreboard in the first half. The Razorbacks controlled possession for much of the first half and were a consistent presence on his FSU side of the field. Despite this, the defense did not allow many excellent scoring chances. Roque made three saves in the half. The Seminoles’ best chance came just seven minutes into the game. heather payne found Brown boxed the cross, but Brown had no control over it and skied it over the net.
FSU had 3 shots (2 goals) and 3 fouls.night swanger Both FSU shots were on goal. Arkansas had three corners, but the Seminoles had none. He committed four fouls against the Razorbacks.
next: FSU will face North Carolina on December 2nd in Cary, North Carolina. Games take place at 6:00 or 8:30 PM on ESPNU. The Seminoles and Tar Heels have met twice this season. UNC won their first matchup before FSU defeated Heels in the ACC tournament final to clinch his third straight ACC championship title for the programme.
