UofL Offense Goes Silent in Loss at Florida State -- FRIDAY CARDINAL COUPLE

Cards Shut Out For Second Time This Season

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Louisville women's soccer opened up ACC play with a 2-0 loss at #7 Florida State. It was Louisville's first loss since losing at then-#17 Vanderbilt 2-0 on August 17.

Florida State split their goals with one coming in each half. Their first goal came in the 24th minute on a penalty kick. Karsyn Cherry was called for a foul at the very top of the box. The play went to review to determine if the foul occurred before entering the box or as soon as the players entered the box. The officials were unable to come to a true decision and let the play stand. Erynn Floyd went left on the penality kick but the shot went right down the middle to the back of the net.

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The second goal for the Seminoles was a true earned goal, coming in the 86th minute, effectively closing the lid on the match. Louisville has momentum taking them towards the FSU goal, but the header was saved. Florida State immediately went for a counter attack and beat the defense down the pitch.

While Louisville's offense was silenced, much of that goes to the strength and effectiveness of the FSU defense. The Seminoles played tight on defense and used speed to prevent Louisville from attacking from the sides. Louisville still tried to remain aggressive and their offense had their best showing against Florida State in ages. Louisville managed just one shot on goal.

On the defensive end, outside of the one hard-earned goal and the freebie goal, Florida State was limited on scoring opportunities, recording just one other shot on goal on the night. The Seminoles were averaging 4.0 goal per game entering the match.

Louisville returns home with a 7-2 record and will host Virginia Tech on Sunday. Florida State is now 5-0-1. 

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Daryl will hopefully be back here in about a week and a half once we get through music festival season here in Louisville. Bourbon and Beyond is going on this weekend with Louder Than Life following suit next weekend.

Friday 13th

Oh..it is Friday 13th...as well. Avoid strange black cats, don't spill the salt, avoid walking under ladders, don't break any mirrors, don't step on cracks in the sidewalk and don't open an umbrella indoors. Off you go, enjoy the day...

Happy Friday and Go Cards!

Jared