(GREEN BAY ATHLETICS) GREEN BAY, Wis. – On Sunday afternoon at Aldo Santaga Stadium, the Green Bay women’s soccer team fell to the UIC Flames 3-0. UIC scored one goal in the first half and two in the second.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Green Bay had more chances in the first, outshooting UIC 4-3. The Flames had just one shot on goal, but they made it count. UIC forward Bella Baker swiped a loose ball from the Phoenix defense and slotted it home to give them a 1-0 lead.
The two teams battled to start the second half, with the Phoenix once again putting more pressure on the UIC goal early. However, the Flames’ defense held strong, and the offense eventually doubled its lead. After a nice passing sequence, Rebecca Ruggiero found the back of the GB net in the 67th minute to make it 2-0. UIC made it 3-0 in the 90th minute when Sophie Jaime found herself in a one-on-one against Hannah Williams, putting it past the Phoenix keeper to secure the win.
GAME NOTES
- GB outshot UIC 13 shots to 7.
- The Phoenix registered five shots on goal to the Flames’ four.
- Laney Stark led the Phoenix with four shots and three shots on goal.
UP NEXT
The Phoenix will be back at Aldo Santaga Stadium this Thursday to host Indiana State at 2 p.m. CT. Following, GB will hit the road to take on St. Thomas on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. CT.
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