Play of the Week
ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University women's soccer team lost against visiting Smith College Saturday afternoon, 2-0 at Yunevich Stadium.
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The Saxons (0-2, 0-0 Empire 8) lone shot on goal came from first-year
Amanda Guariglia (Valley Stream/Valley Stream, NY).
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When asked about the game plan for today's game, head coach
Craig Yanni thought that they executed very well. "I thought that they followed the game plan and kept Smith's opportunities down," said coach Yanni. "We also wanted to keep them in long range because Sammy can handle those kind of shots."
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The Pioneers held that advantage in shots, 14-2, while also having the advantage in corner kicks, 6-1.
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Senior goalie
Sammy Jo Shanahan (Valley Stream/Valley Stream, NY) earned the lost as she went the distance in net, making five saves on seven faced shots.
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The Saxons next game is Wednesday, September 6
th, as they travel to Hilbert College with the game set to start at 5 p.m.
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