Women's Soccer - Ephs' defeat WCSU, 6-0
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“They [Western Connecticut] play a very disruptive style of soccer,” said Williams’ head coach Michelyne Pinard. “One bad touch or one bad pass and they would interrupt with the long ball. It was disruptive to our particular style of play, and when we finally broke them down, space opened up and we were allowed to play our game more effectively.”
Williams slowly found their stride late in the first period. The dynamic duo of Annelise Snyder and Sarah Walmsley almost broke the scoring drought with 13:20 on the clock, but the goal was called back after an offsides call. At the 43:51 mark, the Ephs' found the net. Sara Wild played a cross on the left side following a foul. Walmsley attempted to head the ball into net, but it was deflected by the Colonials keeper. Kara Duggan headed the deflected ball into net for her second goal of the season.
Walmsley would bring the Ephs' first half lead to two after Snyder was fouled in the penalty box with twenty-one seconds on the clock. The Ephs' senior was successful on the penalty kick. Despite playing a poor first half, the Ephs' still kept the Colonials at bay on the defensive end allowed only one shot at goal and used their late success in the earlier period as a springboard into the final forty-five minutes.
Bret Eisenhart would tally the next two goals for Williams, her seventh and eighth of the season. The first came early after the second-half whistle at 46:54. Nicole Stenquist began the play on the opposite side of the field, turning the ball quickly and moving it up field to Bridget Gallagher. Gallagher found Eisenhart on her right, who proceeded to beat the goalie to the ball and place it in net for the 3-0 advantage.
Eisenhart’s phenomenal speed was showcased on the next goal. Brianna Wolfson, well-aware that her teammate could easily bypass the two defenders surrounding her, kicked a long ball ahead of Eisenhart. Eisenhart sprinted to the ball, easily taking possession, and won one-on-one against the keeper.
Wolfson was the second-highest scorer for Williams last season, but has struggled early this season to find the back of the net. She played well today, scoring her first goal of the season this afternoon after heading the ball in off a cross from Annie Neil. Sam Vilboa would score the Ephs' sixth and final goal of the game.
Lauren Sinnenberg tallied the win for the Ephs', recording one save. Julia Schreiber played the majority of the second half, and notched four saves at goal for Williams.
The Ephs' will host non conference opponent Plattsburgh State tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. on Cole Field. The game concludes Williams’ six game home stand.
