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Women's Soccer Posts 2-0 Win over Wofford
10/3/2009 1:30:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Senior Christian Patton (West Columbia, S.C.) scored in the 24th minute, while Freshman Sarah Schaidle (Simpsonville, S.C.) netted her first career goal in the 82nd minute to lead the College of Charleston women's soccer team to the 2-0 shutout win over Wofford in Southern Conference action tonight at Snyder Field in Spartanburg, S.C.
Charleston posted its fifth straight shutout in a row and improved to 7-3-1 overall and 3-0 in the league. Wofford fell to 1-10 and 0-3.
"It was a grind it out kind of game," said Head Coach Kevin Dempsey, who is in his ninth season leading the Cougars. "It wasn't pretty but we found a way to win tonight. We played hard and sometimes that's better than playing pretty and good."
The Cougars secured the eventual game-winner midway through the first half at 23:12 when Katie Turner (Falls Church, Va.) crossed the ball into the box and found Patton on the left side. Patton's shot went to the right of the goalie to give Charleston the 1-0 lead. It was Patton's second goal of the season and Turner's second season assist.
Charleston started the second half with two quick shots in the first two minutes, including one by Julie Romanik (Millville, N.J.) which hit the left post. At 81:39, the Cougars added the insurance goal after Katie Kerr (Cincinnati, Ohio) fed the ball to Schaidle in the box and from 15 yards out put the ball into the net for the 2-0 lead. It was Kerr's second assist of the year.
"Our seniors stepped it up tonight. Patton probably had one of the biggest games and goals of her career tonight. We were able to play a lot of people during the game and got good production from our bench."
Wofford's biggest chance to score came early in the second half when a shot by Sydney Reed sailed just inches above the cross bar. The Terriers had several chances on crosses but could not connect for the shot.
Sarah Wiggers (Cincinnati, Ohio) started in goal for the Cougars and picked up the win with two saves on the night. Wofford's Erika Christensen took the loss and had two saves as well. Charleston outshot the Terriers 10-6, with Liz Miller (Cincinnati, Ohio) coming off the bench to lead with three, including one shot on goal. Terrier Monica Ploetzke led with two shots. Charleston held the 5-3 advantage in corner kicks as well.
The Cougars stay on the road and face the Furman Paladins in Greenville, S.C., Sunday, October 4th at 1:00 p.m.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2009 Coll. of Charleston Women's Soccer
Coll. of Charleston vs Wofford (Oct 02, 2009 at Spartanburg, SC)
Coll. of Charleston (7-3-1, 3-0 SOCON) vs. Wofford (1-10-0, 0-3 SOCON)
Date: Oct 02, 2009 Attendance: 276
Weather: 73 and sunny
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Coll. of Charleston. 1 1 - 2
Wofford............. 0 0 - 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 23:12 COFC Christian Patton (2) (Katie Turner) - cross, shot from left side 15 yards, to right side of net
2. 81:39 COFC Sarah Schaidle (1) (Katie Kerr)
Shots: Coll. of Charleston 10, Wofford 6
Saves: Coll. of Charleston 2 (Sarah Wiggers 2), Wofford 2 (Erika
Christensen 2)
