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Women's Soccer Falls at Villanova
09.29.19 | Women's Soccer
Wildcats end Musketeers' six-game unbeaten streak
VILLANOVA, Pa. -Â Â Despite holding a 10-shot advantage for the match, Xavier women's soccer opened up BIG EAST play with a 1-0 loss at Villanova on Sunday afternoon to move to 7-2-2 on the season.
In the first half, Xavier held a 5-1 advantage on shots, controlling much of the possession, but where unable to find the back of the net, going into halftime in a scoreless draw.
Out of the locker room, the Musketeers had a number opportunities for the go-ahead goal, including a good look in the box by Brooke Sroka after a misplay by the VU goalkeeper. Despite the advantage on the offensive attack, the Wildcats struck first, on a breakaway to get behind the Xavier defense and goalkeeper, and got a clean look at the goal for the 1-0 lead.
Following the Villanova goal, Xavier created several dangerous chances for the equalizer, outshooting the Wildcats 11-4 in the second half. Among those chances was a three-shot flurry following a Samantha Dewey free kick that bounced off the cross bar, but the Musketeers were unable to pull even with Villanova, falling, 1-0.Â
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57' | VILLANOVA | VU got behind the Xavier defense and pulled Toni Bizzarro off her line. VU's Brice McInroy shot into an open net for the 1-0 lead.
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In the first half, Xavier held a 5-1 advantage on shots, controlling much of the possession, but where unable to find the back of the net, going into halftime in a scoreless draw.
Out of the locker room, the Musketeers had a number opportunities for the go-ahead goal, including a good look in the box by Brooke Sroka after a misplay by the VU goalkeeper. Despite the advantage on the offensive attack, the Wildcats struck first, on a breakaway to get behind the Xavier defense and goalkeeper, and got a clean look at the goal for the 1-0 lead.
Following the Villanova goal, Xavier created several dangerous chances for the equalizer, outshooting the Wildcats 11-4 in the second half. Among those chances was a three-shot flurry following a Samantha Dewey free kick that bounced off the cross bar, but the Musketeers were unable to pull even with Villanova, falling, 1-0.Â
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 SCORING RECAP |
57' | VILLANOVA | VU got behind the Xavier defense and pulled Toni Bizzarro off her line. VU's Brice McInroy shot into an open net for the 1-0 lead.
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 NOTABLE |
- Xavier led 16-5 on shots overall, with a 5-2 advantage on shots on-frame.
- Samantha Dewey led Xavier with seven shots, including three on frame.
- Jackie Richards added three shots for the Musketeers and Grace Bahr had a pair.
- Xavier held a 4-3 advantage on corner kicks created.
- Toni Bizzarro played the full time in frame, collecting a save and allowing one goal, the first goal allowed by the senior since the season opener at Murray State. She moves to 4-1-1 on the season.
- Hayley Jakovich and Grace Bahr played the full time in the Xavier backfield, limiting VU to just two looks on-frame.
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 UP NEXT |
- The Musketeers return home for a pair of BIG EAST matches next weekend, hosting Creighton on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7:00 p.m.
- Xavier closes out the weekend on Sunday, Oct. 6, hosting Seton Hall at 1:00 p.m. at XU Soccer Complex.
Team Stats
XU
VU
Goals
0
1
Shots
16
5
Shots on Goal
5
2
Saves
1
5
Corners
4
3
Fouls
11
15
Scoring Plays
MCINROY,BRICE (5)
break away 9 went one-on-one with keeper
56:01
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
7
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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