ROCHESTER, NY (
nazathletics.com) - Two first half goals from the Golden Flyers helped secure a 2-0 victory over Alfred on Wednesday evening at Golden Flyer Stadium. Nazareth improves to 3‑2‑1 overall and 1-1 in Empire 8 play, while Alfred drops to 1‑5‑2 on the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Golden Flyers got on the board quickly to start the game. A handball in the box gave Savanna Biehler a penalty kick where she made no mistake, beating the goalkeeper to the lower right corner.
- About seven minutes later, Kiyomi Mastro nearly doubled the Nazareth lead, but her shot rattled off the left post after a well timed through ball from Giuliana Rodriguez
- In the 31st minute, Mastro finished a clean give and go with Carolina Lott-Diamond on a fast break, stretching the Golden Flyers' lead to 2-0.
- The Golden Flyers controlled play in the first half, finishing with five shots on goal while holding the Saxons to zero shot attempts.
- Nazareth picked up right where they left off in the first half, generating three shots on goal through the first five minutes, but the Saxons goalkeeper stood tall to keep it 2-0.
- With eight minutes left to play, Biehler had a chance to double down, maneuvering the ball through three defenders, but the shot just missed on the right side.
- Alfred was unable to get on the board, preserving the shutout win for the Golden Flyers. Nazareth outshot Alfred, 27-3.
GAME NOTES:
- Freshman Savanna Biehler scored her third career goal
- Senior Kiyomi Mastro registered her second goal of the season
- Carolina Lott-Diamond recorded an assist on Mastro's goal
- Katriana Walls recorded her second shutout of the season
- With the win, Nazareth moves to 4-1-1 in their last six games against Alfred University
UP NEXT:
Nazareth will continue Empire 8 play as they host Russell Sage on Saturday, September 26th at 1 p.m. at Golden Flyer Stadium.
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