NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Defender
Andie Miller scored the game-winner in the 62
nd minute as the Yale women's soccer team defeated Sacred Heart, 2-1, at Reese Stadium. The Bulldogs improved to 5-3 overall, while the Pioneers fell to 0-7-1.
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"I think we were very good in the second half and created so many quality chances. The next level is finishing more of those and sealing a game, but we are happy to wrap up non-conference with a win and a little momentum," said
Sarah Martinez, Loring Family Head Coach. "It was great to get some players back in the lineup and some quality minutes across the board. Now we have a little break before starting our preparation for Dartmouth next weekend.
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Game Summary
- 45' | After being dragged down in the box, Ellie Rappole converted on a penalty kick with 32 seconds left in the half to give Yale the lead after the first 45.
- 58' | Sacred Heart found the equalize 13 minutes into the second half.
- 62' | Alanna Butcher's service to the front of goal found the head of Andie Miller, who redirected the shot to the left side of goal.
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Notes
- Andie Miller recorded her first collegiate goal, which was also a game-winner.
- Two of Yale's five game-winners come from the backline (Andie Miller, Marz Akins)
- Alanna Butcher picked up her second assist of the season. Both of her assists have come off services on a corner kick.
- With Miller's goal, the Bulldogs have now had nine different goal scorers this season.
- The Bulldogs secured their fifth non-conference win of the season.
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Up Next
The Bulldogs next match is on Saturday, Sept. 28 when they hit the road to face Dartmouth.
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