Women's Soccer blanks UM-Dearborn 1-0

Women's Soccer blanks UM-Dearborn 1-0

(Ann Arbor, MI) – Concordia women's soccer played host to UM-Dearborn on Friday afternoon as they continued WHAC conference play.  The Cardinals entered 8-2-1 overall (2-1-1 WHAC) while the Wolverines came in 1-4-1 overall (0-3-1 WHAC).  After a scoreless first half, Kiera Savage scored the game-winning goal in the 60th minute to secure a 1-0 shutout win.

 

Anna Roman started in goal for Concordia, making 2 saves.  Roman stayed sharp with 2 saves early in the game as UM-Dearborn attacked the net.  Hazel Wright recorded the first shot on goal for the Cardinals as the teams battled in a defensive first half.  Samantha Putnam kicked a high curling shot on goal late in the half, but the match was scoreless at halftime.

Hayley Jacobson came in to play goalie in the 2nd half, recording 3 saves.  Concordia threatened early in the half with a corner kick and a shot on goal from Kendra LewisSamantha Putnam rang a shot off the post from the side of the net as the Cardinals continued attacking.  CUAA broke the shutout in the 60th minute when Kiera Savage blasted a shot in the goal from the right side.

Hayley Jacobson remained solid in net and the Cardinal defense was able to maintain the shutout for a 1-0 victory.

 

Concordia will head on the road next Wednesday, October 13 to face Cleary at 4pm.