Denmark U-23 international’s late winner against DC Power maintained Tampa Bay’s push toward the postseason
In a close race to reach the inaugural USL Super League Playoffs, Tampa Bay Sun FC had built some momentum.
Coming off consecutive victories against rival Fort Lauderdale United FC and Lexington SC, the Sun headed to face a stagnant DC Power FC side looking for a third win on the spin.
In the first half at Audi Field, it didn’t look as though it would come to fruition. The Sun recorded only two shots as their hosts created the better chances. The visitors needed a spark.
Up stepped Cecilie Fløe.
Coming on as a halftime substitute, the Denmark U-23 international helped tilt the game in the Sun’s favor. Fløe came close to breaking the deadlocked game with 15 minutes to go as her header went just wide of the top-right corner of the net, but with time running out, she delivered the winner for the visitors.
Receiving a pinpoint ball forward by center back Vivianne Bessette into the right side of the penalty area, Fløe controlled on her chest before volleying a shot that clipped the inside of the right post before spinning into the left corner of the net, earning a vital three points.
“These women battled for each other all the way to the final whistle,” said Sun Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown. “We’re hitting our stride at just the right time, and I couldn’t be prouder of this group.”
For her remarkable performance, Fløe is April’s Prinx Impact Sub of the Month, a new series highlighting key substitutions that have changed the course of a game for a side.
Tampa Bay has seen numerous players step up as substitutes over its inaugural season in the Super League. Fløe became the sixth player to score after coming on for the side, the most for any team in the league.
That’s helped the side make late impacts in games. The Sun are currently tied with Dallas Trinity FC in two notable categories, with each side having scored 10 goals in the final 15 minutes and stoppage time of games this season and with gained eight points from losing positions in the regular season.
With three games to play, those traits could stand the Sun in good stead as they bid for a top-four finish and a place in the postseason.
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