Women’s Soccer: Late Goal Defeats Ravens, 1-0
Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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Franklin Pierce (2-1-0, 0-0-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Saint Anselm (2-0-0, 0-0-0) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Saint Anselm
Game Statistics | Franklin Pierce | Saint Anselm |
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Shots (on goal) | 9 (5) | 16 (8) |
Saves | 7 | 5 |
Fouls | 7 | 11 |
Corner Kicks | 4 | 9 |
Offsides | 1 | 0 |
Recap by student-staff writer Colin Struckman
MANCHESTER, N.H. (09/11/24) – The Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team suffered a tough defeat on Wednesday afternoon, as the Saint Anselm College Hawks scored a game-winner in the 81st minute to win a close match between inter-state rivals 1-0.
Score: Saint Anselm 1, Franklin Pierce 0
Records: Franklin Pierce (2-1-0, 0-0-0 NE-10), Saint Anselm (2-0-0, 0-0-0 NE-10)
Location: Manchester, N.H.
Date: September 11, 2024
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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The Ravens didn't have much possession in the first half as the Hawks dominated play, outshooting them 9-3. One of the few chances came from junior defender Ruby Conroy (Hawthorne, N.J.) in the 27th minute who fired a shot just outside the box, skipping right to the keeper. Freshman Mikayla Horton (East Islip, N.Y.) recorded the other shot on goal as she sent a cross into the box that was intercepted by the keeper. The game remained scoreless heading into the second half.
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The game remained a stalemate until the very end. The Hawks finally broke through in the 81st minute. Riley DiGilio rocketed a shot from the 18 that soared above the diving reach of keeper Emilie Fox (Bridgewater, Mass.) and into the top left corner. The Hawks held on to the 1-0 lead for the final 8:34 of regulation, handing the Ravens the loss in non-conference play.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS:
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The Hawks outshot the Ravens 16-9.
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Emilie Fox suffered the loss (0-1-0) despite an incredible 7 save performance.
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The Hawks had 9 corners compared to 4 from the Ravens.
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The Hawks recorded 11 fouls; the Ravens recorded 7.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens open at home for the first time this 2024 season on Saturday (9/14) to battle the Bridgeport Purple Knights in non-conference play at Sodexo Field. Kickoff is at 6 PM.