CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over Massachusetts Maritime Academy in its Breast Cancer Awareness game, recognizing survivors before kickoff.Â
The Basics:
- Final Score: 1-0 VTSU Castleton
- Location: Castleton, Vt. | Dave Wolk Stadium
- Records: 3-11 VTSU Castleton | 1-11-2 Mass. Maritime
How it Happened:
Castleton controlled possession for most of the first half, putting pressure on the Buccaneers' defense and creating several scoring opportunities. The Spartans' first good look came from
Ella Drake from 35 yards out to
Emma Kirby, who carried it toward net before the Mass. Maritime goalkeeper turned away her attempt.
In the 21st minute, the Spartans earned a corner kick that was deflected out but remained in Buccaneers territory.
Kristina O'Neil collected the ball and fired a shot from 20 yards out that sailed just over the crossbar. Castleton continued to pressure the Buccaneers' back line, forcing the goalkeeper to make several saves to keep the match scoreless.
With just two minutes remaining in the first half,
Chloe Green worked her way around the defense before sending a shot into the left side of the net to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead.
The Spartans came out of halftime continuing to apply pressure. Castleton's defense held strong through the final minutes, keeping Mass. Maritime off the scoreboard to secure the shutout victory.
By the Numbers:
- Green led Castleton with four shots, all on goal, and scored the lone goal of the match.
- Makenna Price added three shots, while Kirby, Addi Hubert and Drake each recorded two attempts.
- Julie Cooper played all 90 minutes in goal, making two saves to earn the shutout.
- Castleton outshot Mass. Maritime 20-7.
What's Next
The Spartans will stay at home to host Middlebury College in another nonconference matchup on Tuesday, Oct. 21, with kickoff set for 6 p.m.
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