MONMOUTH, Ore.- The Central Washington University women's soccer team (2-2-2, 0-2-1 GNAC) suffered a 3-0 road loss to No. 14 Western Oregon (6-1-1, 3-0-0 GNAC) on Thursday afternoon at WOU Soccer Field. Jada Foster, Ally Beavers, and Katya Tercek each scored for the Wolves in the win.
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FIRST HALF
The 'Cats were outshot 8-4 and struggled to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. In the 15th minute,
Casey Park fired a shot that went wide right. Just before the halftime whistle, Western Oregon earned a penalty kick, which Jada Foster converted to give the Wolves a 1-0 lead. On the final play of the half,
Cam Sheets forced a save from WOU goalkeeper Isabella Lopez with a shot on target. Central goalkeeper
Danika Galbraith made two saves in the opening half.
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SECOND HALF
The Crimson and Black were outshot 9-3 in the second half as they searched for an equalizer. In the 50th minute,
Casey Park was shown a yellow card for a foul in the penalty area, leading to a penalty kick. Ally Beavers converted from the spot, doubling Western Oregon's lead to 2-0.
Kelsey Fulton responded with a strong effort in the 57th minute, forcing the goalkeeper to make a crucial save.
Gianna Doucette had a look in the 77th minute but sent her shot wide left. In the 85th minute, Katya Tercek sealed the win for the Wolves with a strike, off assists from Ally Beavers and Maya Courtenay, making it 3-0.
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QUOTING HEAD COACH JOHN HAWKS
"Tough result today…. proud of our group's effort to compete for a full 90 and only give up a lone goal in the run of play!Â
With a lot of points still on the table we'll regroup and respond on Saturday…Go Cats!"
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UP NEXT
The Wildcats continue their road trip on Saturday, October 4, as they travel to Lacey, Washington, to take on Saint Martin's University at 2:00 p.m. at Saints Field.
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