Friday, September 7
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7 PM
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Florida lost 1-0 at No. 3 Florida State Friday evening.
No. 3 Florida State Wins 1-0 Over Gators
Friday, September 7, 2018 | Soccer
The Fresh from Florida Sunshine Showdown was decided by a goal in the 88th minute, marking the ninth time in the last 12 meetings that a single goal decided the outcome.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. β The Fresh from Florida Sunshine Showdown was decided in the final minutes, with No. 3 Florida State taking a 1-0 win over Florida Friday evening at the Seminole Soccer Complex.
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Friday's Match:
It was a gritty performance by the Gators.
Player gone. Player down. Player injured.
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None of that showed in the Gators' performance on the field.
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The Gators and Seminoles battled the entire evening. The Seminoles outshot the Gators 23-3, with the Gators getting great looks for its final two shots. On a counter attack, Araujo's shot from 12 yards was stopped by FSU goalkeeper Brooke Bollinger. Later in the second half, Briana Solis' 16 yard curling shot nearly caught the upper corner.
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When it looked like it would be overtime for the second consecutive Friday for both teams, FSU's Deyna Castellano took a hard 24-yard shot. Kristen McFarland's left-footed touch on the deflection scored from six yards in the 88th minute.
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Delays Again
Friday's match was the first between the two teams in Tallahassee since 2014 as Hurricane Hermine forced the cancellation of the 2016 meeting.
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Last season's meeting in Gainesville was delayed a bit over a month due to Hurricane Irma.
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Although not nearly as lengthy as the past two hurricane delays, Friday's weather did cause a delay. The teams were pulled from the field after seven minutes of second half play due to lightning in the area. Play resumed after a 47-minute delay.
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To Note:
It's a Draw:
Tonight's crowd of 3,379 stands No. 3 on Florida State soccer's top attendance lists.
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Four of the top five crowds in Seminole Soccer history are against the Gators.
Sept. 8, 2006Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 4,582Β Β Β Β Β FSU 1, UF 0
Sept. 5, 2014Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 3,569Β Β Β Β Β UF 2, FSU 1
Sept. 7, 2018Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 3,379Β Β Β Β Β FSU 1, UF 0
Sept. 13, 2012Β Β Β Β Β 2,300Β Β Β Β Β FSU 1, Duke 0
Aug. 31, 2012Β Β Β Β Β Β 2,243Β Β Β Β Β FSU 1, UF 0
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What the Becky Burleigh Said:
On tonight's match:
"That was just epic. It was heartbreaking as so much was stacked against us. Whether it was playing with 10 people, losing Rachelle [Smith] β you name it. We had chances to put one away. I really thought we were going to steal [a win] one.
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"Credit Florida State for finding the back of the net. They have a really good team. They are ranked No. 3 right now, but in my mind, they are the best team in the country.
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"Our ability to battle with that was quite a performance. We have to trust that the universe will reward us at some point." β Florida Head Coach Becky Burleigh
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Preseason Conference Votes:
Florida took third in the 2017 Southeastern Conference regular-season standings. Florida State was seventh in the 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference standings.
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Florida β The SEC coaches picked the Gators to win the 2018 SEC title.
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FSUβ The Seminoles are picked to finish second in the ACC. North Carolina is the ACC's preseason pick to win the league.
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Rankings:
Florida is receiving votes on the Sept. 4 United Soccer Coaches (USC) poll and Florida State is No. 3.
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Next Up:
Florida meets its third in-state opponent of the season Sunday in Orlando. The Gators face Central Florida and match time is set for 6 p.m. at the UCF Track & Soccer Complex.
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Follow Sunday's match:
Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β UCF Knights TV (subscription required)
Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM / 850 AM
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RV Florida (2-4-1, 0-0 SEC) at No. 3 Florida State (6-0-1, 0-0 ACC)
Seminole Soccer Complex (3,379)
Weather: 82 degrees, winds ENE 5 mph, 73% humidity
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Scoring Summary:
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Shots: Florida 3, FSU 23
Saves: Florida 8 (Kaylan Marckese 8); FSU 3 (Brooke Bollinger 3)
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Cautions: Lais Araujo/UF (yellow 63:19), Lais Araujo/UF (yellow 67:09)
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Friday's Match:
It was a gritty performance by the Gators.
- Florida was without All-Southeastern Conference performer Parker Roberts. She remained back in Gainesville after undergoing surgery Friday morning on a foot fracture.
- The Gators played a man-down for the final 23 minutes after senior Laís Araujo received her second yellow card
- All-SEC senior defender Rachelle Smith left the field with a left leg injury with 18 minutes remaining in the second half.
Player gone. Player down. Player injured.
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None of that showed in the Gators' performance on the field.
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The Gators and Seminoles battled the entire evening. The Seminoles outshot the Gators 23-3, with the Gators getting great looks for its final two shots. On a counter attack, Araujo's shot from 12 yards was stopped by FSU goalkeeper Brooke Bollinger. Later in the second half, Briana Solis' 16 yard curling shot nearly caught the upper corner.
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When it looked like it would be overtime for the second consecutive Friday for both teams, FSU's Deyna Castellano took a hard 24-yard shot. Kristen McFarland's left-footed touch on the deflection scored from six yards in the 88th minute.
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Delays Again
Friday's match was the first between the two teams in Tallahassee since 2014 as Hurricane Hermine forced the cancellation of the 2016 meeting.
Β
Last season's meeting in Gainesville was delayed a bit over a month due to Hurricane Irma.
Β
Although not nearly as lengthy as the past two hurricane delays, Friday's weather did cause a delay. The teams were pulled from the field after seven minutes of second half play due to lightning in the area. Play resumed after a 47-minute delay.
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To Note:
- Friday's result was the fifth consecutive match Florida was shutout. The Gators last scored in the 4-2 win versus Florida Atlantic on Aug. 19.
- Today's result extends Florida's scoreless streak to 517 minutes. The previous record of 315 scoreless minutes came in the 1995 season.
- Tonight's match ended a three-game stretch versus top-10 teams. Last Friday, Florida played then No. 2 UCLA to a scoreless tie and lost 3-0 to then No. 7 Southern Cal on Sunday. Today, the Gators dropped a 1-0 decision at No. 3 Florida State.
- A single goal decided nine of the last 12 meetings between UF and FSU.
- For the second consecutive Friday night,Β senior Kaylan MarckeseΒ turned in a career-high eight saves.
It's a Draw:
Tonight's crowd of 3,379 stands No. 3 on Florida State soccer's top attendance lists.
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Four of the top five crowds in Seminole Soccer history are against the Gators.
Sept. 8, 2006Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 4,582Β Β Β Β Β FSU 1, UF 0
Sept. 5, 2014Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 3,569Β Β Β Β Β UF 2, FSU 1
Sept. 7, 2018Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 3,379Β Β Β Β Β FSU 1, UF 0
Sept. 13, 2012Β Β Β Β Β 2,300Β Β Β Β Β FSU 1, Duke 0
Aug. 31, 2012Β Β Β Β Β Β 2,243Β Β Β Β Β FSU 1, UF 0
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What the Becky Burleigh Said:
On tonight's match:
"That was just epic. It was heartbreaking as so much was stacked against us. Whether it was playing with 10 people, losing Rachelle [Smith] β you name it. We had chances to put one away. I really thought we were going to steal [a win] one.
Β
"Credit Florida State for finding the back of the net. They have a really good team. They are ranked No. 3 right now, but in my mind, they are the best team in the country.
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"Our ability to battle with that was quite a performance. We have to trust that the universe will reward us at some point." β Florida Head Coach Becky Burleigh
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Preseason Conference Votes:
Florida took third in the 2017 Southeastern Conference regular-season standings. Florida State was seventh in the 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference standings.
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Florida β The SEC coaches picked the Gators to win the 2018 SEC title.
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FSUβ The Seminoles are picked to finish second in the ACC. North Carolina is the ACC's preseason pick to win the league.
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Rankings:
Florida is receiving votes on the Sept. 4 United Soccer Coaches (USC) poll and Florida State is No. 3.
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Next Up:
Florida meets its third in-state opponent of the season Sunday in Orlando. The Gators face Central Florida and match time is set for 6 p.m. at the UCF Track & Soccer Complex.
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Follow Sunday's match:
Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β UCF Knights TV (subscription required)
Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM / 850 AM
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RV Florida (2-4-1, 0-0 SEC) at No. 3 Florida State (6-0-1, 0-0 ACC)
Seminole Soccer Complex (3,379)
Weather: 82 degrees, winds ENE 5 mph, 73% humidity
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| Goals by Period | 1 | 2 | Total |
| Florida | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Florida State | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Scoring Summary:
| No. | Time | Team | Goal Scorer | Assist | Description |
| 1. | 87:49 | FSU | Kristen McFarland | Deyna Castellano | Finish off deflection |
Shots: Florida 3, FSU 23
Saves: Florida 8 (Kaylan Marckese 8); FSU 3 (Brooke Bollinger 3)
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Cautions: Lais Araujo/UF (yellow 63:19), Lais Araujo/UF (yellow 67:09)
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Team Stats
UF
FSU
Goals
0
1
Shots
3
23
Shots on Goal
3
9
Saves
8
3
Corners
1
8
Fouls
7
9
Scoring Plays
Kristen McFarland (2)
Assisted By: Deyna Castellanos
*finish off rebound
87:49
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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