Ospreys Score Three Late Goals to Demolish Coastal Carolina
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – North Florida delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over Coastal Carolina at Hodges Stadium, scoring three goals in the final 10 minutes to turn a tied match into a rout. After Jaxon Reinhardt equalized just before halftime, the Ospreys exploded in the closing stages with goals from Ricardo Ferreira and Luc Granitur sealing an emphatic victory.
Coastal Carolina struck first through Christian Cook at 38:34, with Loed Klaasen providing the assist for what looked like it might be the decisive goal. However, North Florida responded immediately, with Jaxon Reinhardt leveling the score at 43:28 after excellent combination play from Pedro Amancio and Paul Schacherer set up the equalizer just before the halftime whistle.
Late Collapse for Coastal Carolina
The match remained deadlocked until the 82nd minute when North Florida broke through with what was credited as a team goal at 81:40. This breakthrough opened the floodgates as Coastal Carolina's defense completely collapsed in the final minutes.
Ricardo Ferreira extended North Florida's lead at 86:04, finishing clinically after being set up by Ryuta Morioka. The Portuguese striker's goal effectively ended the contest, but North Florida wasn't finished yet.
Granitur Caps Dominant Display
Luc Granitur put the exclamation point on North Florida's performance with a goal at 89:26, with Mark Romano and Ricardo Ferreira combining to set up the final strike. Ferreira's assist for the fourth goal capped off his excellent performance, having scored one and assisted another in the demolition.
The three goals in the final nine minutes transformed what had been a competitive match into a comprehensive victory that will boost North Florida's confidence significantly.
Statement Victory
This emphatic win demonstrates North Florida's dangerous attacking potential, particularly their ability to capitalize when opponents tire late in matches. The Ospreys showed patience after Reinhardt's equalizer, waiting for their moment before unleashing a devastating late barrage.
For Coastal Carolina, the manner of the defeat will be particularly concerning. After taking the lead and competing well for 80 minutes, their complete collapse in the closing stages raises questions about fitness and mental fortitude.