Canyon, Texas - In an intense showdown at The Pitch at Buffalo Sports Park, the Texas A&M International (TAMIU) women's soccer team faced off against West Texas A&M, resulting in a hard-fought battle. With both teams showing great determination, this match proved to be a true test of skill and strategy.
In the first half both teams were striving to assert their dominance on the field. TAMIU managed to launch six shots, with 11 more coming from West Texas A&M. Despite the intensity, neither team could find the back of the net.
As the second half kicked off, the players showed no signs of letting up. TAMIU continued to press forward, adding 12 more shots to their tally, while West Texas A&M managed just two. The goalkeepers from both sides, however, were exceptional in their efforts, making crucial saves to keep their teams in the game.
TAMIU dominated in the shots category, unleashing a total of 18 attempts, with 11 of them hitting the target. In contrast, West Texas A&M managed 13 shots, with 4 finding their mark. The goalkeepers on both sides played a pivotal role, with TAMIU's keeper making 4 crucial saves and West Texas A&M's goalkeeper delivering an impressive 9 saves. When it came to corner kicks, TAMIU had 1, while West Texas A&M secured 2, indicating some set-piece opportunities. The match's physical nature led to a combined total of 13 fouls, with TAMIU committing 8 and West Texas A&M 5.
Fabiana Solano, TAMIU's goalkeeper, was a stalwart presence, recording 4 crucial saves to keep her team in contention. Leading the charge for TAMIU in the attack were
Lucia Cuadra, who had 4 shots (2 on target), and
Krysan St. Louis, who fired 4 shots on goal, but West Texas A&M's goalkeeper Reagan Heelan was equal to the challenge, thwarting every attempt.
TAMIU Women's Soccer will be back in action Wednesday, September 27 at Angelo State at 7 p.m.
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