Category Archives: Soccer
Women’s Soccer: Hartford remains unbeaten by defeating Stony Brook 3-0
What would turn out to be the gaming goal is scored by Hartford's Mary Beth Hamilton
by David F.P. [Modest Image Gallery]
WEST HARTFORD,CT- The Hartford Hawks looked to continue their undefeated streak this season and did so despite the hard charging Stony Brook Seawolves Thursday Night in a hard charging match at Al Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium. Chelsea Morales started in goal for the visitors and for the Hawks, Erin Quinlan got the start.
Women’s Soccer: CCSU tops Hartford 3 to 1 thanks to Lloyd Hat Trick
by David F. P.
NEW BRITAIN, CT- Hartford pulled out to an early lead thanks to a goal by Breeanna Robinson in the first half, but three goals from Beth Lloyd, all in the second half pushed the Blue Devils to the win. Robinson had successfully dribbled it by Central goalkeeper Jamie Trayer in the first, and Lloyd knocked a goal past Hartford’s Lauren Brodeur using a penalty kick early in the 2nd. Lloyd later dribbled by Brodeur and kicked it into the net, and later sent a straight up kick past the Hawks keeper.
The first half was spent with numerous Blue Devil chances, but nothing found the net, only late did Hartford get a breakthrough and picked up the goal. In the second half things were far more even with each side getting their time down in the other’s end, but Central came up with the goals. It was quite a rough game with plenty of whistles being blown on both sides. Each side did plenty to break up offensive chances as well, as each defense was very spirited.
Women’s Soccer: UConn tops Illinois in Double OT
By David F.P.
STORRS, CT- On a rainy afternoon the University of Illinois Fighting Illini arrived at Morrone Stadium to take on the Huskies. Jessica Dulski was in goal for UConn and Steph Panozzo started in goal for the Illini. Each side had a few chances early in the match with no result. The entire day would be a juxtaposition of the Huskies getting on breakaways, and Illinois attempting to leverage a variety of corner kick opportunities into goals. Each goalie came up with several saves including breaking up multiple attacks throughout the half. When the second half opened Alexandra Kapicka took over in goal for the U of I.
After some additional back and forth, UConn got the scoring open at 53:47 as Melissa Busque broke in on goal and after the D intervened the ball came to Jessica Shufelt who shot it up and over Kapicka for a 1-0 lead. Busque picked up a second opportunity, but the shot hit the top cross bar close to the 60th minute. Each side continues to threaten. UConn dodged a bullet when Dulski went out to play a ball, but it got by her. The defense jumped in and prevented a goal. Illinois continued to get a variety of corner kicks, a large number to almost none compared to UConn’s. The UConn defense held off the assaults. Illinois kept up the pressure and eventually Jordan Hilbrands got it past Dulski during the scrum after a corner kick as 72:30.
Regulation ended in a tie and a hard fought overtime period passed as well. 3 minutes and 8 seconds into the second overtime, Shufelt got fed a ball and knocked it pass the Kapicka at close range to win the match 2 to 1 netting the Huskies their first win of the year and Illinois their first loss.
Women’s Soccer: CCSU tops Holy Cross 3 to 2.
by David F.P.
After entering the half tied at 2 all, Central’s Beth Lloyd headed a ball past the goaltender for the Crusaders to take the lead and earn the eventual win for the Blue Devils before the home crowd at Arute Field.
Women’s Soccer: Army goal in last minute of play nets them a 1-0 win over Central
by David F.P.
NEW BRITAIN, CT-The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Women’s Soccer team fell to the visiting Army squad due to a disputed goal in the last minute of play. An Army corner kick put the ball in play apparently bouncing off the goalie’s hands past the goal line, though the Central players were none to happy about the ruling. The majority of the first half had had few scoring chances, though Army had decidedly more opportunities. CCSU got in their shots in the second half though Army threatened as well throughout. The win puts Army at 1-1 for the season, and Central at o-1 in the out of conference contest.
