SAN ANTONIO -- The University of the Incarnate Word women's soccer team scored two clutch goals in Friday night's faceoff against the University of Central Arkansas to lock in a 2-0 win. The Cardinals remain undefeated in Southland Conference play as their standing improves to 4-0.
NOTABLES
- Keeley Ayala netted her eighth goal as she scored off a penalty kick in the 82nd minute. This brings Ayala's penalty goal tally to four, scoring on all four attempts.
- Brooke Hanson scored the opening goal, marking her second consecutive game scoring.
- Cailey Croson secured her fourth shutout in four matches (fifth on the season).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first half of regulation play saw the Cardinals putting in work to deny all UCA advances. Possession was mostly controlled by UIW's offensive line, which put off six shots with three on goal. On the game UIW tallied 17 shots (eight on goal).
Tonight's match marked goalkeeper
Cailey Croson's fourth consecutive shutout. She amassed fives saves on the night, including multiple impressive saves in one-on-one situations.
In the second period, the Cardinals were unsatisfied leaving the scoreboard blank and found the back of the net in the 78th minute. Ayala's cross from the right side of UCA's box landed perfectly in Hanson's path, allowing Hanson to flick the ball into the net. The Cardinals advanced the score to 1-0.
Ayala got her own chance in a scoring play with a penalty kick in the 82nd minute. This goal secured the Cardinals 2-0 win over Central Arkansas. Ayala has taken, and scored, all four of UIW's penalty kick goals.
UP NEXT
The Cardinals stay at home for a 12 p.m. (CT) Sunday match against Northwestern State University.
Admission is free for all UIW home soccer matches.
FOLLOW ALONG
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