Gator Soccer Loses 1-0 at Washington

Friday, September 1

Seattle, WA

11 PM

Florida Gators

4-1-0

Washington

3-2-0

Florida

Washington

The No. 2 Gator soccer team was upset 1-0 Friday at Washington.

Gator Soccer Loses 1-0 at Washington

Friday, September 1, 2017 | Soccer

Box Score Postmatch Box (PDF)

By: Mary Howard

SEATTLE, Wash. – An early goal was all the Washington Huskies needed to upset the No. 2 Florida soccer team 1-0 Friday evening at the Husky Soccer Stadium.

How the Goals Were Scored:
Washington jumped on the Gators early in the match. Shannon Simon's 22-yard shot off a throw-in curled under the crossbar to score at 1:30. It was the earliest goal scored on the Gators since Mississippi State's Shannen Jainudeen scored at 1:17 in a 5-1 Florida home win on Oct. 10, 2014.

The Gators controlled the ball for much of the match, but could not generate the shots they had in previous matches. A Parker Roberts six-yard header in the 37th minute was stopped by UW goalkeeper Sarah Shimer. Another good opportunity off Florida's seven shots came in the 61^st minute when Gabby Seiler was fouled just above the box. Mayra Pelayo took the shot, which was stopped at the corner.

For the match, both teams registered seven shots.

Worth Noting

This is Florida's first meeting with Washington.
Both head coaches have led their teams for 20-plus seasons. Becky Burleigh has led Florida for each of the program's 23-year history. Lesle Gallimore has been with Washington for one year longer than Burleigh

Records:
Florida: 4-1-0, 0-0 SEC
Washington: 3-2-0, 0-0 Pac-12

What Becky Burleigh Said:
On today's match.
"Washington was really committed to defending, especially in the second half. They did a good job of keeping us out of dangerous areas. Give credit to the early finish they had – it was a good finish.

"It wasn't for a lack of effort by our team. It's something we've just got to learn from, grow from and take it with us going forward for the rest of the season.

"No single game is going to define you – it's really what comes from the game. I know we'll have a chance to take a look at this and see what we can learn from it." – Florida Head Coach Becky Burleigh

Preseason Conference Votes:
Florida tied for third in the 2016 SEC regular-season standings and won the SEC Tournament title. Washington was 11^th in the 2016 Pac-12 standings with a 2-9 record.

Florida – The SEC coaches picked the Gators to win the 2017 Southeastern Conference title.
Washington – The Huskies are picked to take seventh in the Pac-12.

Rankings:
Florida ranks No. 2 on the United Soccer Coaches (USC) poll.

Next up:
The Gators continue Nike/Husky Invitational play versus Portland (2-3, 0-0 WCC) on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET. The Pilots lost 1-0 to New Mexico in Friday's early match at the Nike/Husky Invitational. Listen to Kyle Crooks call of Sunday's match on GatorVision.com.

Florida (4-1-0, SEC 0-0-0) at Washington (3-2-0, 0-0 Pac-12)
Stadium: Husky Soccer Stadium (873)
Weather: 73 degrees, winds NNW 6 mph, 49% humidity