Second Half Tally Leads Women's Soccer to 1-0 Win at Albertus Magnus

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A 76th-minute goal by Saints first-year Lauren Miley (Foxboro, Mass.) broke a scoreless draw and provided Emmanuel all the offense needed in a 1-0 victory over Albertus Magnus in Great Northeast Athletic Conference play on Tuesday night.

THE BASICS
FINAL: Emmanuel 1 | Albertus Magnus 0
RECORDS: Albertus Magnus (1-2-1, 0-2-0 GNAC) | Emmanuel (3-1-0, GNAC 2-0-0)

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Falcons and the Saints came out of the gate with high and intense energy. Both teams found opportunities to score in the first half, however, Emmanuel held a 9-4 advantage in shots. 

Albertus found its best offensive opportunity at the 35:31 minute mark when Sophia Vescera (Prospect, Conn.) dribbled inside to drill a shot that ricocheted off the crossbar and the post, but it did not cross over the line. The first half ended scoreless.

Emmanuel did not let off the gas in the second half, eventually earning a penalty kick at the 73:09 minute mark. The score was kept even as sophomore Maya Daryanani (Raynham, Mass.) played it down the middle and into the arms of Falcons sophomore goalie Amy Stevens (Lincoln, R.I.).

The Saints converted on a scoring opportunity during their ninth corner kick of the match. Sophomore Liz McCormick (Cumberland, R.I.) sailed a corner kick into the danger zone filled with Emmanuel and Albertus players. The ball bobbled between players before connecting with the foot of Miley to score at the 75:38 mark.

The Falcons continued to attempt to equalize the score in the final minutes, finding another opportunity from Victoria Jainchill (Simsbury, Conn.) who just narrowly missed the goal over the crossbar with under eight minutes remaining. 

BETWEEN THE PIPES
Albertus - Amy Stevens (L, 1-2-1): 12 Shots on Goal | 1 Goals-Against | 11  Saves
Emmanuel - Maddie McCulloch (W, 1-0-0): 1 SOG | 0 Goals-Against | 1 Saves

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• The Saints out-cornered the Falcons, 10-1. 

• Emmanuel also held a 22-6 advantage in shots. 

• The Falcons had one shot on goal compared to the Saints who had 12 on frame, scoring one.

NOTEWORTHY

• In her career, this is the fifth time Stevens has made over 10 saves during a single match.

• Vescera and Jainchill led the Albertus offense with two shots apiece. 

UP NEXT
The Saints return home for a match on Sept. 16 against Anna Maria at noon. The Falcons return to action in a GNAC matchup against Colby-Sawyer on Sept. 16 at Celentano Field. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.

*Portions of this release courtesy of Albertus Magnus Athletic Communications Office