MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU women's soccer team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Saint Francis, dropping their overall record to 1-2-1 in the 2024 season.
FIRST HALF HIGHLIGHTS
- The match remained uneventful for the first 20 minutes, with neither side generating offensive opportunities.
- Saint Francis capitalized on their first shot on goal, scoring in the 21st minute. A well-placed corner kick by Tomke Dziesiaty found Lauren Pyle, who headed the ball into the net to give the Red Flash a 1-0 lead.
- Moments later, RMU defender Jillian Marvin received a caution.
SECOND HALF HIGHLIGHTS
- The second half saw both teams creating chances, but neither could break through initially.
- Following a weather delay, the Colonials increased their attacking pressure in the final 12 minutes of the match, pushing numbers forward.
- RMU captains Paloma Swankler and Haleigh Finale each had shots on target, but Saint Francis goalkeeper Emma Sawich made crucial saves.
- With just over a minute left, RMU's Ava Trethewey had the Colonials' best opportunity to equalize, but Sawich denied her shot aimed at the top right corner.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
RMU outshot Saint Francis 13-6, with six of their attempts on target compared to the Red Flash's two. The Colonials also earned three corner kicks, while Saint Francis managed just one. Defenders
Jillian Marvin and
Emerson Johngarlo, along with
Haleigh Finale, played the full 90 minutes.
UP NEXT
The Colonials hit the road to face WVU on Sunday, September 1 at 5:00 PM.
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