Photo by Natalia Ahrens
Wichita, Kan. – The McPherson College women's soccer team fell to 1-2 on the season with a loss on Saturday, on the road, to the Friends University Falcons
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The Bulldogs, despite not playing particularly well, still kept themselves in the game, but just couldn't find a way to put the ball into the net. Friends had a 1-0 lead after the first 45 minutes, scoring on break away on a nice through ball, in the 16
th minute of the opening half.
After the break, the Falcons struck again, just six minutes into the half on a corner kick. The Bulldogs created some quality chances in the second half, but were unable to put everything together at the right time. Friends would hold on to the lead the rest of the way, holding off the Bulldogs for a 2-0 victory.
Christie Silber (Sr. Simi Valley, Calif.) was in net for the Bulldogs. She faced 14 shots goal, and came away with 12 saves.
Coach Olson commented on the loss saying, ". I thought Friends did very well, taking advantage of their opportunities on their two goals." Olson also lauded the play of some individuals adding, "Tonight we had a couple of players really step up in new positions. Emely flowers, Hannah Makay, and Kiera Nelson all played very solid games this evening. One thing you can count on with this team is that on Monday they will all be ready to work, get better, and prepare for our next game."
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Next up for the Bulldogs is a trip north to York, Neb., next week for a Friday match-up with the York College Panthers. Kick-off is set for 1:00 pm.
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