Pioneers fall to Monmouth 2-1
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville women’s soccer team lost 2-1 to the Monmouth Fighting Scots Saturday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium. The loss brings UW-Platteville’s record to 4-2 on the season.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monmouth (Ill.)
(3-2-1)
|
0 | 2 | 2 |
|
Wis.-Platteville
(4-2-0)
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
Monmouth (Ill.)
Wis.-Platteville
| Game Statistics | Monmouth (Ill.) | Wis.-Platteville |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 16 (8) | 9 (6) |
| Saves | 5 | 6 |
| Fouls | 12 | 16 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 5 |
| Offsides | 3 | 5 |
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Platteville women's soccer team lost 2-1 to the Monmouth Fighting Scots Saturday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium. The loss brings UW-Platteville's record to 4-2 on the season.
The game began as a defensive struggle as neither team was able to get an advantage early. The defenses of both teams were able to prevent any scoring opportunities, as Monmouth registered only 4 shots on goal in the first half, and UW-Platteville had only 1.
The scoring draught for both teams continued into the second half, until Pioneer senior Katelyn Winther was able to get past Monmouth goalie Nicole Neagle for a goal with 13 minutes' left in the game. This gave UW-Platteville a 1-0 lead, but for a short time. The Scots quickly recovered and with 10 minutes, left Andrea Correa was able to tie the game at 1. Monmouth was able to take the lead with 3:55 left in the game on a goal from Kara-Jade Gordon. UW-Platteville was unable to score again, and the game ended 2-1 for a Monmouth Victory.
The Pioneers are right back on the home field Sunday Sept. 18, against Dubuque at 2 p.m.
By Jensen Melville, UW-Platteville Communications, 608.342.1194, pr@uwplatt.edu
