NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Four Bulldogs scored as the Yale women's soccer team picked up a big 4-0 victory over the Hofstra Pride in its home opener at Reese Stadium on Sunday. The Bulldogs improved to 2-0, while Hofstra dropped to 3-1, as Yale handed the visitors their first loss of the season.
"Today was a physical battle and I'm so proud of our group for showing up ready after a quick turnaround from Friday," said
Sarah Martinez, Loring Family Head Coach of Women's Soccer. "I'm obviously happy with the goals we scored but even more so with the shutout at home. We talk about taking pride on Reese, and they certainly showed that tonight."
"Happy to start the season 2-0 and I want the group to enjoy it before turning the page to a very good Vanderbilt team next week," added Martinez.
Scoring Summary
- 14' | After a nice outlet pass to the far wing from Vienna Lundstedt, Reagan Exley dribbled it up the wing into the box and beat the Hofstra keeper to get the Bulldogs on the board. 1-0 YALE
- 54' | Alex Chang threaded the needle to V. Lundstedt, who slotted it past the Pride keeper. 2-0 YALE
- 79' | Off a corner kick from Chang, Eloise Stone headed the ball and converted on the opportunity. 3-0 YALE
- 85' | Exley took the ball away from Hofstra, pushed upfield and placed a cross perfectly to Regan Lundstedt who added a late insurance goal. 4-0 YALE
Notes
- Yale had four shots on goal in the first half and nine overall.
- Goalkeeper Kyla Holmes made two saves in the first half, and six total to secure the shutout win.
- Exley's goal was her first of the season and second of her career.
- V. Lundstedt's goal was her first of the season and third of her career.
- Stone's goal was the first of her collegiate career.
- R. Lundstedt's goal was the first of her career.
- The Bulldogs are off to their first 2-0 start since 2017.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will hit the road to face Vanderbilt on Friday, August 29. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.
