Delhi, NY – Women's soccer defeated North Atlantic Conference opponents SUNY Canton on a rainy afternoon with a score of 1-0, thanks to a late goal by sophomore forward Shaniyah Myers with three minutes remaining. After suffering a defeat in their first match of the season, the Broncos have won five straight, including two conference matches, outscoring their opponents 18-2.
THE BASICS
Results: SUNY Delhi Broncos 1 | SUNY Canton Kangaroos 0
Records: SUNY Delhi (5-1, 2-0) | SUNY Canton (0-6-1, 0-2)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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While holding the Roos to just one shot that didn't threaten the goal, the green and gold team were on the attack in the first half, amassing 16 shots.
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After another stalemate in the second half, the game remained scoreless until sophomore Shaniyah Myers (North Babylon, NY) broke it open with three minutes left.
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She took the ball from outside the box, beat a defender, and curled the game-winning shot around the goalkeeper for her fifth goal of the season.
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The Broncos' defense was nearly flawless for the 90 minutes, allowing just two total shots, with only one on goal.
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Freshman goalkeeper Abigail Allen (Orange Park, FL) recorded her third clean sheet in three appearances this year.
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Delhi had nine players combine for 30 shots, forcing the Roo's keeper to make 19 saves.
UP NEXT FOR THE BRONCOS
Delhi Women's Soccer will head out for their first North Atlantic Conference matchup against Eastern Nazarene College on Sunday, September 24th, at 1:00 PM.
