COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Capital University women's soccer team returned home for a head-to-head with Hanover on Saturday. Things did not go the Comet's way with the Panthers as a struggle to maintain possession and push forward left the Comets with a 0-3 losing decision.
The Purple and White fall to 3-2-0 and suffer their first home loss of the season.
Hanover climbs to 3-2-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Capital got off to a slow start both offensively and defensively. Several mistakes in the midfield kept the Comets from pushing forward while also allowing Hanover to advance deep into the defensive zone and put pressure on the net. Eventually that pressure would break through as the Panthers took the lead just nine and a half minutes into the game off of a goal from Beth Cook. The Purple and White pulled together for a chance to pull back even, but the chance never came and the half ended with the score 1-0 in favor of Hanover.
Things were not much better in the second half as the Comets continued to struggle to keep hold of the ball. That being said, Cap was able to string together more passes in the period, with even some opportunities to push forward and get some scoring chances. Unfortunately, those chances would not pan out and the Comets would remain scoreless. To make matters worse, the Panthers added two more goals to their lead and put the game out of reach in the later stages. The game ended with a final tally of 3-0 to Hanover.
THE NUMBERS
Capital recorded four shots on goal out of a total of 11.
Avery Hart led the Comet offense with four total shots and two on goal.
The other two members of the Capital attacking corps who were able to get shots on goal were Tori Kitrell and Lizzie Elliot. They each took one shot, one on goal.
Madeline Woodruff,
Lexi Snider,
Nicole Ogden,
Catherine Zugaro, and
Grace Estes recorded the other five shots for the Comets.
Lauren White and
Liv Alford split time in the Capital goal again, with White playing the first half and Alford playing the second. White made two saves while Alford made three.
THE OPPONENT
Beth Cook scored the first and third of Hanover's goals. The first was assisted by Cassidy Lett and the second by Nora Ludwig. Ludwig was responsible for the Panthers' other score, assisted by Bri Matis.
Maggie Hinegardner and Sabrina Henderson recorded a combined clean sheet. Hinegardner played the first 80 minutes and Henderson played the last ten. Hinegardner made four saves.
UP NEXT
The Comets will be back in a week, taking the field next Saturday, September 9, against Hope. That game will start at 7:00 P.M.
