CHAMPS AGAIN! Merritt Island Girls Soccer Score Back-to-Back State Titles, Win 3-1 In Penalty Kick Thriller
By Space Coast Daily // February 23, 2018
MUSTANGS WIN IN in penalty kick shootout
DELAND, FLORIDA – The Merritt Island Mustangs girls soccer team claimed the Class 3A State Championship on Friday afternoon after a thrilling game that ended in penalty kicks 3-1 in favor of Merritt Island over Gulf Breeze.
With Friday’s victory, the Mustangs are now back-to-back Class 3A State Champions.
The Mustangs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half. However, Gulf Breeze didn’t go quietly as the Dolphins battled back and scored an equalizer with 2:15 left to play in regulation.
After a 2-2 tie in regulation and two scoreless overtimes, the 3A State Championship came down to penalty kicks.
Merritt Island Head Coach Scott Carswell helped lead the Mustangs 25-3 overall record in 2018 and staking their claim as one of the best soccer teams ever to come out of the Space Coast.
The 2017 Merritt Island Mustangs were recently named Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame Team of the Year.
The 2018 Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Sports Awards will be held Friday, May 11 at the Cocoa Beach Country Club.
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3A Girls ⚽State Championship Awards Ceremony; Champions, Merritt Island; Runners-up, Gulf Breeze https://t.co/QQ2nFUP439
— FHSAA (@FHSAA) February 23, 2018
After regulation: @Mustang_Soccer 2, @GB_Dolphins 2… Overtime coming up in DeLand!
— FHSAA (@FHSAA) February 23, 2018
#2 Blair Anderson of @GB_Dolphins ties the 3A Title game up against @Mustang_Soccer at 2 with 2:15 to play
— FHSAA (@FHSAA) February 23, 2018
An intense striking pose? from @Mustang_Soccer as they try and rally past the @GB_Dolphins. Merritt Island leads 2-1 with 18:03 left in the game. #FHSAA #StateChampionship pic.twitter.com/KXl1cwGhiZ
— FHSAA (@FHSAA) February 23, 2018
Halftime in DeLand for 3A Girls Championship – @Mustang_Soccer 2, @GB_Dolphins 0
— FHSAA (@FHSAA) February 23, 2018
#10 Aimee Vance of @Mustang_Soccer extends their lead to 2 over @GB_Dolphins in the 3A Title Game
— FHSAA (@FHSAA) February 23, 2018
What a beautiful corner? from @GB_Dolphins? as this spectacular match against @Mustang_Soccer? continues to amaze the crowd??⚽ pic.twitter.com/3wMi9jyRhF
— FHSAA (@FHSAA) February 23, 2018
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