FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Palm Beach Atlantic extended its winning streak to four matches with a 2-0 victory over Nova Southeastern on Wednesday, maintaining its undefeated conference record. The Sailfish controlled the second half to secure the shutout victory, with Niklas Mahler and Ole Lichter providing the decisive goals.
The first 45 minutes produced few clear-cut opportunities despite Palm Beach's territorial advantage. Marian Rutkowski tested Nova Southeastern's defense with multiple attempts, while Niklas Mahler generated chances from midfield. Nova Southeastern's Noah Gjervik and Theo Oherwall mounted occasional counterattacks but failed to trouble the Sailfish goalkeeper. The teams entered halftime scoreless, though Palm Beach's 5-1 corner-kick advantage suggested dominance without clinical finishing.
Mahler broke through in the 59th minute, converting a chance assisted by Joshua Wicks to give Palm Beach a 1-0 lead. The goal shifted momentum decisively toward the visitors, who controlled possession and limited Nova Southeastern's attacking opportunities. The hosts made multiple substitutions attempting to generate offense, but their efforts yielded minimal results against a disciplined defensive setup.
Ole Lichter sealed the result in the 89th minute with an assist from Marko Borovic, extending Palm Beach's advantage to 2-0. The late goal reflected the Sailfish's sustained pressure throughout the second half and their ability to capitalize on limited chances. Nova Southeastern managed just one shot on goal compared to Palm Beach's nine, highlighting the disparity in attacking efficiency.
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