Early Goal Lifts Spartans Over Pioneers

Sep 27, 2017

Box Score

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Lauren Cangelosi's goal 5:07 into the match was enough to lift the University of Dubuque women's soccer team to a 1-0 win over UW-Platteville. 

Dubuque, Univ. of 1, UW-Platteville 0

How It Happened
-UD fired off the first five shots of the game before the game was even six minutes old.
-On the fifth shot, Lauren Cangelosi collected a blocked shot and fired another shot which found the back of the net to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead.
-UD would take four more shots before UWP could get their first shot off.
-The Pioneers turned up their attack in the second half, putting five shots on goal but UD goalie Paige Dykstra made several spectacualar saves to keep the shutout intact.
-The Spartans outshot the Pioneers in the game 22-9
-UD took 11 corner kicks to UWP's three

For the Spartans
Goalies: Megan Moll (0 goals allowed, 1 save, 45:00), Paige Dykstra (0 goals allowed, 5 saves, 45:00)
Scorers: Lauren Cangelosi (5:07)
-Lauren Cangelosi and McKenna Young were both given yellow cards
-Lauren Cangelosi had nine shot attempts to lead UD and Lexus Rose attempted four

For UW-Platteville
Goalie: Alyssa Sickler (1 goal allowed, 7 saves, 90:00)
Scorers: None

Up Next For UD
9/30 vs Simpson at 1:00 p.m.