Sharks defeat Strive Academy 2-1
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strive Academy (0-2-0) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Miami Dade College (12-0-2, 2-0-1) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Strive Academy | Miami Dade College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 4 (2) | 7 (4) |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 4 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
The Miami Dade Sharks secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Strive Academy, overcoming an early deficit with two timely goals. Strive Academy took the lead in the 15th minute when Owen Sweeney scored an unassisted goal, putting them up 1-0. However, Miami Dade College quickly responded just a minute later. Alejandro Cumplido found the back of the net off an assist from Beau Beresford, leveling the score 1-1.
Both teams continued to battle into the second half, with several fouls and yellow cards adding to the intensity. It wasn't until the 80th minute that Miami Dade broke through again, as Jeremy Levivier scored the game-winner with an unassisted goal, sealing the 2-1 win for the Sharks.
Miami Dade outshot Strive Academy 7-4 and held a dominant 4-0 edge in corner kicks. Goalkeeper Angel Fernandez made one save for Miami Dade, while Mead Tiernan, Strive Academy's keeper, had two saves. The match saw a total of six yellow cards issued between the two teams, highlighting the physical nature of the contest.
The Sharks will turn their heads to Daytona State whom they'll face on Tuesday at 4:30 PM.