ROCHESTER, NY (
nazathletics.com) - The Nazareth Women's Soccer Team got off to a fast start, scoring three first half goals on their way to a 3-1 victory Tuesday evening at Golden Flyer Stadium. With the win, Nazareth opens the season 1-0, while Fredonia moves to 0-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Nazareth got the goal scoring going early as Carolina Lott-Diamond buried her second career goal, just three minutes into the contest. Shannon Sgombick's shot was saved by the goaltender but the rebound was found by Lott-Diamond who finished it off on an open net.
- Two minutes later, Fredonia would respond with a breakaway goal to even the score at 1-1.
- Then, Savanna Biehler would find Sgombick with a beautiful pass who would make no mistake, beating the goalkeeper to regain the lead just 40 seconds after Fredonia tied it.
- In the 23rd minute, Biehler had a great chance to net her first career goal but the Fredonia goalkeeper stood tall to make the stop.
- Four minutes later, Biehler and Sgombick would stay red hot, as Beihler slid a pass over to Scombick who cut between two defenders and snuck it by the goakeeper to extend the Golden Flyer lead to 3-1.
- After a defensive battle to begin the second half, Katriana Walls stepped up for Nazareth, delivering two great saves in the 65th and 69th minutes to preserve the Golden Flyers' advantage.
- Just ten minutes later, Walls would make another stop to stonewall the Fredonia attack. Nazareth would hold on for the remainder of the game to win it, 3-1.
GAME NOTES
- Shannon Sgombick had her first two goal game of her career
- Savanna Biehler made an immediate impact, collecting two assists in her collegiate debut
- Carolina Lott‑Diamond added a goal to round out Nazareth's scoring
- Goaltender Katriana Walls made four saves, with most coming in the second half
- The win extends the Golden Flyers' season opening streak to three straight victories
UP NEXT
The Golden Flyers will host St. Lawrence University on Saturday, September 5th at 2 p.m. at Golden Flyer Stadium, as they look to improve to 2-0.
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