act_WSOC_Bridgette Alexander-18
Steve McLaughlin
2
Winner PC PC (3-0-0)
0
Hartford HARTFORD (2-1-0)
Winner
PC PC
(3-0-0)
2
Final
0
Hartford HARTFORD
(2-1-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
PC PC 1 1 2
Hartford HARTFORD 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Hartford Sports Information

Women's Soccer Comes Up Short to Providence in Home Debut

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The Hartford women's soccer team came up short in its home opener, as it dropped a 2-0 decision to Providence for its first setback of 2018 on Thursday. Amber Birchwell netted the go-ahead tally in the 25th minute for the Friars, who improve to 3-0. Hartford drops to 2-1 on the season.

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PROVIDENCE 2, HARTFORD 0
  • Birchwell's go-ahead goal ended a season-opening shutout streak of 104:30 for the Hawks, as they entered the match riding a two-game shutout rally.
  • Kayla Steeves doubled the Friars' advantage in the 58th minute after putting the finishing touches on a blocked shot from Birchwell.
  • Providence finished with a slight 11-9 edge in shots and held a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal.
  • Sophomore goalkeeper Maia Perez registered three saves for the Hawks, while Shelby Hogan made four stops between the posts for the Friars.
 
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Non-conference action continues with a morning match at Manhattan on Sunday (Aug. 26). The Hawks and Jaspers are slated for a 10 a.m. kickoff from Gaelic Park in Riverdale, N.Y.
 
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