ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Eckerd women's soccer team collected its second SSC win with a 1-0 victory over Palm Beach Atlantic Saturday night at Johnson Field. Freshman
Hajar Benjoud scored her first collegiate goal in the 64th minute to lead the Tritons.
HOW IT ENDED
Final: Eckerd 1, Palm Beach Atlantic 0
Records: Eckerd 6-6-1 (2-5-1 SSC), Palm Beach Atlantic 6-7-0 (2-6-0 SSC)
Scoring Summary: EC- 64' Benjoud (unassisted)
KEY MOMENTS
- Palm Beach Atlantic started the game aggressively with six shots in the first 20 minutes. Casey Winn and the Triton defense were there to ward off the attack and keep the game scoreless.
- The Tritons had their best chance of the first half off a shot from Kaliya Eutsey in the 42nd minute, but Sailfish keeper Madison Chiola was able to turn away the chance.
- Eckerd started the second half with a shot from Hajar Benjoud in the 48th minute, but it missed wide left.
- Benjoud missed another shot in the 55th minute but was finally able to capitalize in the 64th minute. The freshman danced around a defender and shot to the upper left of the goal to put the Tritons on the board.
- Winn and the Triton defense turned away three more shots in the second half to come away with their second SSC win.
NOTES AND NUMBERS
- Benjoud's goal was the first of her collegiate career.
- Seniors Madison Dilgard and Casey Winn were honored before the match.
- Winn collected eight saves in goal.
- Eutsey tied her season-high with two shots on goal.
UP NEXT
The Tritons head to Miami Shores next Saturday to take on Barry at 6:00 PM.
