Morgantown, Wisconsin – The West Virginia University women’s soccer team kicked off its 2022 campaign with a 0-0 draw against first-time opponents Indiana on Thursday night at Dick Dreske Soccer Stadium in Morgantown.
The Mountaineers (0-0-1, 0-0 Big 12) dominated possession throughout the match and created several chances in the final 15 minutes, but gave up all the pieces to find the back of the net. Couldn’t put it together. West Virginia beat Indiana 7-1 in the second half, and he had four shots with less than 20 minutes remaining.
As a sophomore forward, WVU’s attacker began putting pressure on the Hoosier defense early on. Dilary Heredia-Bertrand and senior defender Julian Valleland It put two shots into the frame before the 20-minute mark.The Valleland look came from a well-placed free-kick from the fifth-year senior defender. Jordan Brewsterbut her rocket at the header was grabbed by IU keeper Jamie Gerstenberg.
Following the first two shots from Heredia Beltran and Valleland, the Mountaineer offense calmed down a bit, scoring three shots that all went out of frame before the half-time buzzer sounded. During the first half, both sides turned aggressive, with 13 fouls and 3 yellow cards whistled in the second half, but only 8 fouls and 1 card in the first half.
As the clock ticked down, the WVU offense became desperate, putting pressure on the Hoosiers and dominating possession of the ball.Just over 15 minutes left, junior midfielder Chloe Adler And freshman forward Emily Thompson He showed an open look in front of the net, but Gerstenberg read Adler’s shot well and saved it, so he passed the ball many times.
late, senior midfielder Aaliyah Scott Despite two good looks on goal, both shots missed the target and the Mountaineers ended the season opener with a draw.
In the final stats, the Mountaineers beat Indiana, 12-3, while the Hoosiers beat WVU, 4-2, on corner kicks. IU keeper Gerstenberg made his four game-saving grabs while senior goalkeeper. Kaiser Massey Only tested once in Indiana.
In Thursday night’s start, Brewster recorded his 80th start in a WVU uniform. The Four Mountaineers also scored their first career action as a senior midfielder/defender in West Virginia on Thursday. Maddie Morrowjunior midfielder Isabelle Rosa and freshman Emily Thompson When taylor white I entered the field for the first time in gold and blue. Morrow, Roza and Thompson also made their first starting appearances for the team.
Additionally, Indiana became West Virginia’s 117th different opponent Thursday night as WVU moved to 5-1-2 against their first opponent in five years.
Notably, new NCAA rules for football this season have eliminated overtime in regular season games. If the score is tied after 90 minutes, it will be a draw.
Next, the Mountaineers will conclude their opening weekend homestand for two games against the St. Joseph’s on Sunday, August 21 at 1:00 p.m. The game is the team’s annual his Pups on the Pitch game, and fans are invited to bring their dogs to Dick. Dreske football stadium.
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