Thursday, September 7
Charlotte, NC
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Freshman Lena Bailey (right) celebrates her game-winning goal with teammate Julianne Leskauskas. The Gators won 1-0 Thursday in a weather shortened match at Charlotte.
Gators Win at Charlotte in Weather Shortened Match
Thursday, September 7, 2023 | Soccer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Florida soccer used an early second-half goal from freshman Lena Bailey to take a 1-0 win in a weather-shortened match at Charlotte late Thursday afternoon at Transamerica Field. It was the first meeting between Florida and Charlotte.
The match was ended in the 82nd minute due to lightning strikes in the area. It was known before the match Florida had a 9 p.m. return flight Thursday so waiting out the storm wasn't possible.
Did You Know?
It is the fifth time – and first since 2010 - UF has opened a season unbeaten through the opening six matches.
UF Season Opening Unbeaten Streaks
This Afternoon's Match
After a scoreless opening half, freshman Lena Bailey gave the Gators the lead in the 51st minute. Bailey received the ball just above the box from Oakley Rasmussen. She spun, took a step into the box to shed her defender before scoring on a right-footed shot.
She now shares Florida's 2023 goals lead (3) with fellow freshman Megan Hinnenkamp.
Florida outshot the 49ers 8-0, with half of the shots on goal. Today's result is senior goalkeeper Alexa Goldberg's fourth solo shutout, equaling her season-high set in 2021.
Coach Samantha Bohon Said:
"Anytime you can get a win on the road, that's a good result. I liked our response from Sunday's game and think we got better today. We made some adjustments at halftime and I was proud to see how well the team implemented them.
"That was a clinical goal by Lena that came after we had a good amount of productive possession. And, I felt our defense was hard to beat today, holding a talented attacking group to no shots all game.
"We'll keep working hard and developing as we prepare for a talented FSU squad." – Florida Soccer Head Coach Samantha Bohon
Records:
Florida: 4-0-2, 0-0-0 SEC
Charlotte: 2-3-1, 0-0-0 AAC
Series Record:
This was the first meeting between Charlotte and Florida.
Next Up:
Florida closes this three match road stretch Sunday at No. 5 Florida State. Both teams enter Sunday's match unbeaten, as the Seminoles pushed their 2023 record to 4-0 with a 4-0 win Thursday at North Florida.
Sunday's match airs on the ACC Network with Jenn Hildreth and Lori Lindsey calling the action.
Florida State
Date: Sunday, Sept. 10
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Site: Seminole Soccer Complex
Admission: Free
2023 Florida Soccer Schedule
2023 Florida Soccer Promotions
Florida (3-0-2, SEC 0-0-0) at Charlotte (2-2-1, 0-0 AAC)
Stadium: Transamerica Field (607)
Weather: 90 degrees, winds SW at 7 mph, lightning
Scoring Summary:
Shots: Florida 8, Charlotte 0
Saves: Florida 0 (Alexa Goldberg 0); Charlotte 3 (Emma Wakeman 3)
Offsides: UF 1, Charlotte 6
Cautions: None
The match was ended in the 82nd minute due to lightning strikes in the area. It was known before the match Florida had a 9 p.m. return flight Thursday so waiting out the storm wasn't possible.
Did You Know?
It is the fifth time – and first since 2010 - UF has opened a season unbeaten through the opening six matches.
UF Season Opening Unbeaten Streaks
| Year | Opening Unbeaten | W | T |
| 1998 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
This Afternoon's Match
After a scoreless opening half, freshman Lena Bailey gave the Gators the lead in the 51st minute. Bailey received the ball just above the box from Oakley Rasmussen. She spun, took a step into the box to shed her defender before scoring on a right-footed shot.
She now shares Florida's 2023 goals lead (3) with fellow freshman Megan Hinnenkamp.
Florida outshot the 49ers 8-0, with half of the shots on goal. Today's result is senior goalkeeper Alexa Goldberg's fourth solo shutout, equaling her season-high set in 2021.
Coach Samantha Bohon Said:
"Anytime you can get a win on the road, that's a good result. I liked our response from Sunday's game and think we got better today. We made some adjustments at halftime and I was proud to see how well the team implemented them.
"That was a clinical goal by Lena that came after we had a good amount of productive possession. And, I felt our defense was hard to beat today, holding a talented attacking group to no shots all game.
"We'll keep working hard and developing as we prepare for a talented FSU squad." – Florida Soccer Head Coach Samantha Bohon
Records:
Florida: 4-0-2, 0-0-0 SEC
Charlotte: 2-3-1, 0-0-0 AAC
Series Record:
This was the first meeting between Charlotte and Florida.
Next Up:
Florida closes this three match road stretch Sunday at No. 5 Florida State. Both teams enter Sunday's match unbeaten, as the Seminoles pushed their 2023 record to 4-0 with a 4-0 win Thursday at North Florida.
Sunday's match airs on the ACC Network with Jenn Hildreth and Lori Lindsey calling the action.
Florida State
Date: Sunday, Sept. 10
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Site: Seminole Soccer Complex
Admission: Free
2023 Florida Soccer Schedule
2023 Florida Soccer Promotions
Florida (3-0-2, SEC 0-0-0) at Charlotte (2-2-1, 0-0 AAC)
Stadium: Transamerica Field (607)
Weather: 90 degrees, winds SW at 7 mph, lightning
| Goals by Period | 1 | 20 | Total |
| Florida | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Charlotte | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring Summary:
| No. | Time | Team | Goal Scorer | Assist |
| 1. | 50:45 | UF | Lena Bailey | Oakley Rasmussen |
Shots: Florida 8, Charlotte 0
Saves: Florida 0 (Alexa Goldberg 0); Charlotte 3 (Emma Wakeman 3)
Offsides: UF 1, Charlotte 6
Cautions: None
Team Stats
UF
CLT
Goals
1
0
Shots
8
0
Shots on Goal
4
0
Saves
0
3
Corners
5
4
Fouls
6
5
Scoring Plays
Lena Bailey (3)
Assisted By: Oakley Rasmussen
GOAL by UF Bailey, Lena Assist by Rasmussen, Oakley.
50:45
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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