Women’s Soccer Holds Off Niagara 3-2

Sunday, September 2

Boca Raton, Fla.

1 p.m.

Florida Atlantic

2-4-0

Niagara

2-3-0

Niagara

Florida Atlantic

Photo by: JC Ridley/Owlpix.com

9/2/2018 5:44:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

BOCA RATON, Fla. -Tiril Haga's goal in the 82^nd minute proved vital in the Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team's 3-2 win over Niagara on Sunday. The Owls improved to 2-4 on the year.

Turning Point
With FAU leading 2-1 after giving up the first goal of the match, Haga chased down a pass from Pernille Velta deep in the offensive half and was able to beat the Purple Eagles' keeper to the right side of the goal to put the Owls up 3-1.

The Finish
Niagara quickly answered with a goal of its own less than two minutes later. The Owls then had to withstand a furious attempt by Niagara to score the equalizer, and were successful, giving FAU its second win of the season.

Notables

Haga's game winner was her team-leading third goal of the season.
Jessica Monteiro converted on a pass from Mary Hasler to tie the score in the 36^th minute, notching the first points of the year for both players.
Thelma Hermannsdottir put the Owls up in the 65^th minute, also on an assist from Velta.
Velta is now in sole possession of the team lead with three assists after her two helpers on Sunday. She is also the first Owl this season to record multiple assists in a match.

Quotable
FAU Head Coach Patrick Baker
"I think this is four straight games where our (starting) lineup has changed, so we're still trying to find our way a little bit. We've got a lot of good players, we're just trying to find the right matchups."

Full Video with Coach Baker

Up Next
The Owls head to Fayetteville, Ark. next weekend to face their second and third SEC opponents of the season, Arkansas and Ole Miss. First up will be the Razorbacks on Friday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. For the latest information logon to FAUSports.com.