The Sandspur

Issue date: 11/6/06 Section: Sports

Media Credit: Courtesy of Rollins College

The fourth seeded Rollins women soccer team's quarterfinal match against fifth seeded Florida Tech was an emotional, hard-fought game that would remain scoreless until the end of regular play. Unfortunately it was the Tars' opponent that would move on in the tournament after an overtime goal in the ninety sixth minute of the game clinched a 1-0 victory.

This marks the end of Rollins 2006 soccer season, although the Sunshine State Conference Tournament ends with the championship game on Sunday at 1:00. Rollins pushed hard in their game against Florida Tech, trying to take the first step towards a spot in that final game.

The teams were evenly matched on offense. Rollins had twenty shots, nine of which were on goal, and their opponent had fifteen, ten of which were on target.

Rollins' defense shut down Florida Tech's offense for regulation play with admirable play by senior Lindsay Taylor and goalie Stephanie Woelfel, who had nine saves. But despite constant pressure by Rollins own offense, especially in the second half, the game was forced into an overtime with a 0-0 score.

At that point all it took was one opportunity, and Florida Tech beat Rollins to the punch with a goal off a through ball into the penalty box. The Tars have played this year, finishing with a record of 10-5-3, and although it seems the season has ended too soon for this successful team it won't be long until another season and another chance comes around next year.

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