PRINCETON, N.J. – Alex Chang delivered a sensational goal with nine minutes remaining, as the Yale women's soccer team snapped a seven-game losing streak in dramatic fashion, defeating Princeton, 1-0, on Saturday evening at Roberts Stadium to earn their first Ivy League victory of the season.
"I'm so proud of our team," said
Sarah Martinez, Loring Family Head Coach of Women's Soccer. "We have had a tough stretch, but we knew we were doing the right things, and the spell was going to break."
"Defensively we were unbelievable tonight," Martinez added. "Physical, organized and didn't miss a step. We created some very good things, especially in the second half, and a ridiculous strike by Alex gave us the one we needed. Our group gets to enjoy this one because it feels good and we will shift to our preparation for Harvard tomorrow."
Scoring Summary
- 81'| Chang unleashed a stunning strike from 30 yards out, sending the ball soaring over the Princeton keeper and into the back of the net — the decisive goal that sealed the game. 1-0 YALE
Notes
- The Bulldogs held the Tigers without a shot on goal in the first half.
- Yale had two shots on goal in the first half.
- Yale had seven total shots, four of which were on goal.
- Chang's goal was the first of her career.
- Vienna Lundstedt's assist on Chang's goal was her second of the season and fifth of her career.
- Goalkeeper Kyla Holmes picked up her second shutout of the season.
- The victory marked Yale's first win at Princeton since 2019.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will host Harvard for an ESPNU-televised clash on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m.
