RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Manhattan Jaspers Women's Soccer team (1-1-2) took home a draw tonight against the Blue Devils from Central Connecticut State (0-1-1) by a score of 1-1 on Thursday evening inside Gaelic Park.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Action was slow-paced for the first 14 minutes, when Junior midfielder Kaylee Stowell rattled off a pair of shots wide.
- Defense stood tall for much of the first half, with the Blue Devils' lone shot taking until the 33rd minute, saved by Freshman goalkeeper Julianna Mosca.
- Freshman forward Scarlett Smith had the Gaelic faithful on the edge of their seats twice, with solid opportunities saved in the 34th and 42nd minutes.
- Kaylee Stowell got the scoring started in the 61st minute, off a shot from the left side assisted by Junior forward Amaya Hill.
- Despite more immediate pressure from the Jaspers, Central Connecticut State quickly followed with the game-tying goal in the 65th minute.
- A Manhattan corner in the 85th once again made the tension rise, but it was quickly subdued by the Blue Devils to ensure the draw.
STATS AND NOTES
- The Jaspers combined for nine shots, five of them coming on goal to best the Blue Devils' two.
- Manhattan won the corner battle by a figure of 7-1.
- Freshman midfielder Isabela Montesdeoca contributed with two tries, one of them on goal.
- Three defenders, Sophomore Lily Bandel, Freshman Madison Heitman, and Senior Mayah Wheeler all clocked 90 minutes on the pitch.
QUOTES FROM THE JASPERS
Head Coach
Brendan Lawler: "This is a tough run of games in a short period, so to come out tonight with little rest and perform the way we did was a real positive. Lot to build on and continue to improve."
NEXT UP:
Manhattan will continue non-conference action on the road this Sunday, August 24 against Wagner. The contest can be viewed on NEC Front Row starting at 1 p.m.
