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No. 19 Women's Soccer Falls at Northwestern
09.04.22 | Women's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill.- No. 19 Xavier women's soccer suffered its first setback of the season on Sunday afternoon, falling 2-0 at Northwestern to move to 4-1-1 on the season.
The Wildcats struck quickly, knocking in the game winner in the first five minutes of the match, and adding an insurance goal less than 10 minutes later. NU held the offensive advantage in the first 45 minutes, out-shooting Xavier 8-3, with a 5-1 advantage on shots on-goal.
Xavier created pressure for the Northwestern defense in the second half, taking six second half shots, with three looks on-frame, but were unable to score, setting the final score at 2-0
The Musketeers return to Corcoran Field for three straight home matches to wrap up the non-conference, beginning with Saint Louis on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m.
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4' | NORTHWESTERNÂ | NU's Rowan Lapi got the ball in the center of the field, shooting from about five yards outside the penalty box to the upper left corner to go ahead 1-0.
12' | NORTHWESTERN | Following a free kick, NU's Aurea del Carmen got the ball in the front of the net off a header, shooting to the left corner for the 2-0 lead.
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The Wildcats struck quickly, knocking in the game winner in the first five minutes of the match, and adding an insurance goal less than 10 minutes later. NU held the offensive advantage in the first 45 minutes, out-shooting Xavier 8-3, with a 5-1 advantage on shots on-goal.
Xavier created pressure for the Northwestern defense in the second half, taking six second half shots, with three looks on-frame, but were unable to score, setting the final score at 2-0
The Musketeers return to Corcoran Field for three straight home matches to wrap up the non-conference, beginning with Saint Louis on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m.
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 SCORING RECAP |
4' | NORTHWESTERNÂ | NU's Rowan Lapi got the ball in the center of the field, shooting from about five yards outside the penalty box to the upper left corner to go ahead 1-0.
12' | NORTHWESTERN | Following a free kick, NU's Aurea del Carmen got the ball in the front of the net off a header, shooting to the left corner for the 2-0 lead.
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 NOTABLE |
- Sonia Vargas and Emma Flick each had two shots to lead the Musketeers.
- The Wildcats finished with a 15-9 advantage on shots, and an 8-4 advantage on shots on-goal.
- Northwestern held a 5-4 advantage on corners overall but the Musketeers had a 3-1 advantage in the second half.
- Molly McLaughlin played the full 90 minutes in Xavier's midfield. Maddie Reed and Natalie Bain each played over 80 minutes on defense for the Musketeers.
- Maria Galley faced a career-high 15 shots and collected a career-high six saves with two goals against in 90 minutes in-goal.
Team Stats
XU
NU
Goals
0
2
Shots
9
15
Shots on Goal
4
8
Saves
6
4
Corners
4
5
Fouls
4
12
Scoring Plays
Lapi, Rowan (1)
Assisted By: Aulicino, Josie
Passed back just outside the top of box,
3:49
del Carmen, Aurea (2)
Assisted By: Aulicino, Josie , Phillips, Emma
Off set piece of 8, headed by 16 to 7 wi
11:23
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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