CHESTERTOWN, Md. – Host Washington College had a goal in each half on its way to netting a 2-0 win over visiting Muhlenberg in a Centennial Conference women's soccer game on Kibler Field at Roy Kirby Jr. Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Shorewomen improve to 6-7-1 overall and 1-5-0 in the Centennial, while the Mules are 4-8-2 and 0-6-1 respectively.
Washington College 2 Muhlenberg 0
How it Happened
- Early in the matchup,
Sophie Kilbride scored in the second minute to give Washington College an early 1-0 lead on a shot from the top of the box into the upper middle portion of the goal. The Shorewomen came out strong offensively, creating multiple scoring opportunities and putting pressure on the Muhlenberg defense.
- Muhlenberg nearly tied the game 29 seconds later after the Kilbride goal 77 seconds into the contest, but the shot from 20 yards out hit the crossbar and got cleared by Washington.
- Washington College continued to control the game throughout the first half, recording nine shots and three corner kicks. Goalkeeper
Olivia Allen helped keep Muhlenberg off the scoreboard, making an important save with 11:27 to go in the first half as the Shorewomen held their 1-0 lead going into halftime.
- In the second half, Washington College continued pushing forward and creating offensive opportunities. The Shorewomen recorded 12 shots in the half, bringing their total to 21 shots for the game. The defense also remained strong, limiting Muhlenberg to only 7 total shots.
- Late in the game,
Lily Barnum scored in the 83rd minute off an assist from Kilbride, extending Washington College's lead to 2-0, finishing off a cross into the lower right portion of the net. The Shorewomen maintained control for the remainder of the match and secured the shutout victory at home.
For The Shorewomen (6-7-1, 1-5-0 CC)
Scoring: Kilbride (goal and assist), Barnum (goal)
In Goal: Allen (3 saves, 0 goals allowed, 90:00)
Washington College finished the game with 21 shots and 4 corner kicks.
Up Next
The Shorewomen will visit Haverford for a Centennial Conference game on Wednesday, October 21 at 4:00 p.m.
