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Sunday, August 25
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12:00 PM
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Utah Soccer Stifled at Alabama, 3-0
8/25/2019 3:23 PM | Soccer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Utah Soccer suffered a second-straight setback to open the 2019 season with a 3-0 loss at Alabama.
"Today was a bit crazy with the weather," head coach Rich Manning said. "Credit to Alabama for good aggressive attacking play. I thought we played with good energy, especially after the delay. We did not have the quality in our touches. This is something we can fix and will get back on it at training this week. While disappointed in the result, there were some valuable lessons for us moving forward."
The Crimson Tide took a lead just past the half hour when Brynn Martin blasted home a goal. Alabama dominated the first period that was marred by an hour-and-a-half weather delay.
Both teams tried to find their footing at the start of the second half as Alexis Rushlow notched Utah's first shot of the game. The next 15 minutes were Utah's best of the game as it pushed for an equalizer. Jessica Hixson and Courtney Talbot missed tries and Makayla Christensen forced a save.
Alabama got its second goal in the 74th minute as Macy Clem tallied for the Crimson Tide and four minutes later, Casey Wertz converted a penalty kick for the final score.
Utah had another couple of chances in the waning moments of the game as Ireland Dunn tested the Alabama goalkeeper and Hailey Stodden had three tries, two of which were on frame.
Utah opens the brand new Ute Field on Friday at 7 p.m. against Utah State. Please arrive early for the ribbon-cutting ceremony that will begin at 5:50 p.m. Parking will be available in the lot northeast of the field on the opposite side of Wasatch Drive
"Today was a bit crazy with the weather," head coach Rich Manning said. "Credit to Alabama for good aggressive attacking play. I thought we played with good energy, especially after the delay. We did not have the quality in our touches. This is something we can fix and will get back on it at training this week. While disappointed in the result, there were some valuable lessons for us moving forward."
The Crimson Tide took a lead just past the half hour when Brynn Martin blasted home a goal. Alabama dominated the first period that was marred by an hour-and-a-half weather delay.
Both teams tried to find their footing at the start of the second half as Alexis Rushlow notched Utah's first shot of the game. The next 15 minutes were Utah's best of the game as it pushed for an equalizer. Jessica Hixson and Courtney Talbot missed tries and Makayla Christensen forced a save.
Alabama got its second goal in the 74th minute as Macy Clem tallied for the Crimson Tide and four minutes later, Casey Wertz converted a penalty kick for the final score.
Utah had another couple of chances in the waning moments of the game as Ireland Dunn tested the Alabama goalkeeper and Hailey Stodden had three tries, two of which were on frame.
Utah opens the brand new Ute Field on Friday at 7 p.m. against Utah State. Please arrive early for the ribbon-cutting ceremony that will begin at 5:50 p.m. Parking will be available in the lot northeast of the field on the opposite side of Wasatch Drive
Team Stats
UTAH
ALA
Goals
0
3
Shots
8
15
Shots on Goal
4
10
Saves
7
4
Corners
1
10
Fouls
6
13
Scoring Plays
Martin, Brynn (1)
Assisted By: Mattingly, Riley
GOAL by ALA Martin, Brynn (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Mattingly, Riley, goal number 1 for season.
31:18
Clem, Macy (1)
Assisted By: Wertz, Casey
GOAL by ALA Clem, Macy, Assist by Wertz, Casey, goal number 1 for season.
73:56
Wertz, Casey (1)
ALA Wertz, Casey PENALTY KICK GOAL.
77:51
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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