PHILADELPHIA - The Thomas Jefferson University women's soccer team (4-2-1, 4-1-0 CACC) won its fourth straight game with a 2-0 shutout of Post on Homecoming Saturday.
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GAMEPLAY
The teams had equal opportunities over the first 25 minutes of play. The Rams then began to take control, recording nine consecutive shots to end the half, putting six of them on goal. The attack paid dividends in the 43
rd minute as
Alessandra DiStefano headed in a free kick by
Jeena Pressley for a 1-0 Jefferson lead.
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The onslaught continued to start the second period with the Rams tallying the first four shots. The pressure resulted in a penalty kick in the 57
th minute by
Kiery Spatz, who converted for a 2-0 advantage. The Eagles put together a desperation effort over the final 15 minutes, totaling five shots and putting four on goal. However,
Jackie Martino stood strong in goal to earn her second shutout of the year.
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INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Shots: Jefferson, 21-9
Shots on Goal: Jefferson, 13-4
Saves: Post, 11-4
Corner Kicks: Jefferson, 6-1
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Alessandra DiStefano: 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 on goal
Kiery Spatz: 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 on goal
Grace Kenville: 2 shots, 2 on goal
Jackie Martino: 4 saves
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NOTES
- It was Jefferson's second straight win on Homecoming and the Rams stretched their Homecoming unbeaten streak to 17 (inferred based on available records but unconfirmed).
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UP NEXT
The Rams travel to Molloy on Wednesday, October 6 for a 7 p.m. match.
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