PHILADELPHIA – The Thomas Jefferson University women's soccer team (10-3-1, 8-0-1 CACC) won its fourth straight game with a 2-0 victory over Alliance (2-10-1, 1-7-1 CACC) at Ravenhill Field on Saturday.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The two teams went back and forth throughout the majority of the opening half, with neither side able to crack the opposing defense. The first shot did not come until the 28
th minute and it was off target by the Rams.
Jefferson had another chance off the mark in the 39
th minute before capitalizing on an Alliance miscue for the first goal of the afternoon. The Alliance goalkeeper tried to kick the ball down the field but shanked it right to
Avery Nogami, who did not miss the open net for a 1-0 Rams' advantage in the 40
th minute. Alliance finally recorded a shot in the final minutes of the first period but
Allie Bone came up with the save for Jefferson.
Shots came more frequently in the second half, with the Rams controlling the category by an 11-2 count. Jefferson wore down the Alliance back line and was able to register an insurance goal in the 86
th minute.
Mia Ferrara connected with
Devin Sullivan and Sullivan beat the goalie straight on in the box for the 2-0 lead.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Shots: Jefferson, 15-3
Shots on Goal: Jefferson, 4-1
Saves: Alliance, 2-1
Corner Kicks: Jefferson, 9-2
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Devin Sullivan: 1 goal, 4 shots, 1 on goal
Avery Nogami: 1 goal, 3 shots, 1 on goal
Allie Bone: 1 save
SENIOR DAY
Prior to the contest, the Rams recognized
Allie Bone,
Abby Watson,
Grace Kenville,
Devin Sullivan,
Payton Cole,
Laural Erick, and
Lola Oguntuase.
UP NEXT
Jefferson plays the first of back-to-back road games on Wednesday, October 19
th at Chestnut Hill. Game time is 7 p.m.