Game Information
Score: No. 8 Keiser 2, No. 11 Southeastern 1
Records: No. 8 Keiser (9-1-1, 5-0-0 TSC), No. 11 Southeastern (7-1-0, 2-1-0 TSC)
Location: Arrigo Veceillo, West Palm Beach, Fla.
The No. 8 Seahawks edged No. 11 Southeastern 2-1 in the Sun Conference Game of the Week on Wednesday afternoon. Both teams entered the game unbeaten in conference play, with Keiser coming out on top.
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Turning Point
The Seahawks secured the lead in the 76
th minute of play when
Emma Holmskov scored her fourth goal of the year to put Keiser in front of the Fire, 2-1. Holmskov's goal came 16 minutes after Southeastern tied the game in the 60
th minute. The game winning goal was assisted by
Ebba Gustafsson. Â
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How It Happened
- The first half went scoreless with each team only notching three shots apiece.
- Keiser ended the stalemate in the 59th minute when Amanda Blixt scored her sixth goal of the year to give the Seahawks a 1-0 lead. The goal came off assists by Holmskov and Gustafsson.
- However, Southeastern netted the equalizer just a minute and 24 seconds later when Kanu found the back of the net off a deflected shot.
- Holmskov then put Keiser back in front in the 76th minute with her first career game winner from the top of the box.
Game Notes
- This was a rematch of the Sun Conference Tournament Championship game.
- Keiser improves to 9-0-1 all-time against the Fire.
- Millqvist had her ten point match streak snapped this afternoon against Southeastern.
- The Seahawks held a 10-8 edge on shots with Blixt having a team-best three.
- Keiser did not allow a Southeastern corner kick.
- Elsa Netz made four saves in goal.
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By The Numbers
Keiser
Shots: 10
Shots on Goal: 5
Corner Kicks: 6
Saves: 3
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Southeastern
Shots: 8
Shots on Goal: 5
Corner Kicks: 0
Saves: 3
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Coach's Corner
Head CoachÂ
Mat Dunn said, "Today was a hard fought win for us against a very good Southeastern squad. Either team could of have won the game today but we just edged them out. All the buildup and hype lived up to the expectations of the game. This has been the best game for us so far on the year.
Tova Nilsson was a star for us as she shut down Kanu, even though she scored on a deflected shot. We are now looking forward to heading to Thomas on Saturday to face a team that has improved since last year. This will be our third tough game of the week and want to end it on a high note."
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Up Next
The Seahawks will now head to Thomas on Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. contest. The Night Hawks were the lone team to defeat Keiser during conference play last season.
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