OLD WESTBURY, NY--- (
www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College women's soccer battled Thursday afternoon but were unable to overcome a high-scoring offense by the host SUNY Old Westbury Panthers (3-2), falling 13-0 in a non-conference matchup at Panther Park.
First-Half Breakdown
- Alyse Then put the hosts in front in the 5th minute following a pass from forward Mia Almonte.
- Old Westbury doubled its advantage at 8:24 after a goal by Jessica Pedroza.
- Leading 3-0, the Almonte Then partnership struck again in the 13th minute after Then slotted home a pass from Almonte.
- The Almonte got her name on the scoresheet at the 16:25 mark to extend Old Westbury's edge to 5-0.
- A finish from Jasmine Roldan made the score 6-0 before Then completed her hat trick twelve minutes before the interval.
- The Panthers pushed the advantage to 8-0 before halftime after a goal from Jennifer Pasquariello.
Second-Half Breakdown
- At the 45:47 mark, Emelin Cajamarca's blocked attempt broke York into the shot column.
- Following Panther goals in the 65th, 73rd, and 81st minutes, Zaria Neptune landed a shot on target that was turned away by Old Westbury goalie Evelyn Martel.
- York attacked the goal in the 83rd minute but could not reach the back of the net as Cajamarca's shot hit the post.
- Almonte netted her fourth goal of the match in the 86th minute to settle the final.
"We started to get a better understanding and feel for playing together. We still have a lot of work to do but the spirits are high. Players are starting to see the possibilities as we continue working together."-said head coach Winston Willabus
Inside the Box Score
Outside of the scoreline, the Panthers outwork York in shots (26-3), shots on target (21-1), and corners (3-1). In net,
Kresanta Jones (0-1-0) stopped a career-high eight saves for York, while Natalie Intrieri (2-2) and Evelyn Martel combined for Old Westbury's clean sheet.
Up Next
The Cardinals (0-2) remain on the road Sunday (Sept. 17) for a non-conference showdown against the Pratt Institute Cannoneers (1-2) at 4 p.m. from Randall's Island Field #10.
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