Box Score AVE MARIA, Fla. – After a reenergizing victory over Florida College on Thursday, the Fire made their way to Ave Maria this afternoon where they defeated the Gyrenes, 3-1.
Junior Becky Reynolds put the Fire up 1-0 in the 38th minute when she sent a free kick sailing over the keeper into the upper 90. This would be the only goal scored in the first 45 minutes.
The Fire put number two on the board in the 53rd minute off the foot of Elle Bruno after she beat the keeper to the inside. Bre Eldridge capitalized on a PK in the 85th minute netting the Fire's third and final goal of the evening.
Just minutes later, with 3:13 to play, the Gyrenes scored their only goal of the match.
"We got what we expected out of Ave Maria. They sat in a defensive shell a lot like Florida College did, but were a lot more physical," said Coach Bronson Gambale. "I'm proud of the girls for staying composed up against that type of play. We're looking forward to fixing some of our errors and getting to work for St. Thomas."
The Fire move to 7-5 on the season, 2-3 in conference play and await their next match on Thursday as they host St. Thomas at 3:00 p.m.
